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Read Classic Literature in English
Learn English by reading the books worth reading. Every book is the complete text, labelled A2 to C2 — tap any word for an instant translation, hear natural audio narration, and save the vocabulary you meet as you go. Pick your level and start with a free sample.
Level C1MysteryThe White MollIn the shadowy underworld of New York, Rhoda Gray, known as the White Moll, navigates a dangerous life where her true identity is lost amid crime and hardship.
Level C1AdventureThe White Man's FootStranded amid the vibrant yet perilous customs of the South Sea Islands, two brothers navigate volcanic dangers and cultural clashes, learning that survival demands more than coura…
Level C1HistoricalThe White Lady of Hazelwood: A Tale of the Fourteenth CenturyIn 1372 London, the valiant Countess of Montfort faces betrayal and exile after defending her son’s realm.
Level C1RomanceThe White Ladies of Worcester: A Romance of the Twelfth CenturyBeneath the serene cloisters of the White Ladies of Worcester lies a haunting subterranean passage where nuns walk in silent procession, haunted by the tragic fate of Sister Agatha…
Level C1AdventureThe White Kami: A NovelA young woman named Stella wrestles with disappointment and longing for romance amid the mundane struggles of family life in San Francisco, yearning to escape her quiet, unremarkab…
Level C1ClassicsThe White House (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XII)In 1825 Paris, a modest government clerk navigates the bustling corridors of power while maintaining appearances among wealthier acquaintances.
Level C1RomanceThe White HorsesAmid the turmoil of civil war, young Christopher Metcalf faces the fierce challenge of love and loyalty, caught between his heart's desire and the call to ride for the king in a la…
Level C1ClassicsThe White Hecatomb, and Other StoriesAmidst the fierce struggles of tribal wars and relentless migrations, a haunting tale unfolds where ancient customs clash with the terrifying arrival of strange new weapons, changi…
Level C1RomanceThe White Hand and the Black: A Story of the Natal RisingOn a stormy mountain top, two men—one white, one dark—engage in a silent, deadly struggle where survival means outwitting a hidden peril beneath the grass.
Level C1RomanceThe White GauntletIn a sunlit forest clearing, Marion Wade, a radiant high-born woman with her hawk and hound, awaits a mysterious horseman whose arrival stirs anticipation and tension beneath the a…
Level C1ClassicsThe White FlagIn a small, prosperous town, Elizabeth Spellman prides herself on a life built around her ambitious husband’s success and their elegant home.
Level C1Science FictionThe White Feather HexIn the misty hills of Pennsylvania, a weathered farmer bound by ancestral superstitions faces an eerie visitor claiming to be a scholar of German history—an encounter that threaten…
Level C1ClassicsThe White DoveA determined young woman urges a weary doctor to leave his quiet life and seize the vibrant opportunities of London, sparking a journey of ambition, self-discovery, and the fragile…
Level C1AdventureThe White Czar: A Story of a Polar BearVenture into the frozen Arctic where a fearless hunter and his loyal huskies brave blizzards, icy seas, and wild beasts in a relentless quest for survival and adventure atop the wo…
Level C1AdventureThe White CompanyIn 14th-century England, a mysterious summons brings together monks, warriors, and common folk alike, setting the stage for a gripping tale of honor, conflict, and adventure amid t…
Level C1AdventureThe White Chief: A Legend of Northern MexicoIn the remote wilderness of Northern Mexico, a hidden valley thrives in stark contrast to the barren plains and rugged mountains surrounding it.
Level C1HistoricalThe White Chief of the OttawaIn the early 1800s, a determined group of settlers negotiate with Indigenous chiefs for the right to clear land along the Ottawa River, navigating cultural tensions and the harsh r…
Level C1AdventureThe White BlackbirdA young woman faces a ruthless suitor’s threat aboard a shabby steamer off the African coast, where hidden dangers stir and loyalties are tested under a blazing tropical sun.
Level C1ClassicsThe WhirlpoolHarvey Rolfe, a man caught between past poverty and present leisure, navigates London's social circles with a quiet detachment.
Level C1ClassicsThe Whirligig of TimeTwo boys lie awake on a tense night as their mother’s mysterious illness unfolds in silence and whispered voices.
Level C1AdventureThe Whelps of the WolfIn a vast, frozen wilderness feared for its demon-haunted valleys, a determined French-Canadian trapsman defies superstition and danger to find a hidden river and trade for preciou…
Level C1AdventureThe Wheels of Chance: A Bicycling IdyllA modest shop assistant, marked by mysterious bruises and a weary demeanor, embarks on an unexpected adventure fueled by his love for bicycling—discovering freedom and surprises be…
Level C1ClassicsThe Wheel of LifeTrapped in a gilded cage of wealth and beauty, Gerty Bridewell wrestles with unexpected unhappiness in her marriage and the elusive promise of contentment, as memories of friendshi…
Level C1RomanceThe Wheat PrincessIn a picturesque but impoverished Italian village crowned by ancient ruins, a noble family's haunting past and fading glory set the stage for a stirring tale of love, legacy, and t…
Level C1RomanceThe Wharf by the Docks: A NovelIn the tranquil English countryside, a retired London merchant grapples with family tensions and forbidden romances, while mysterious troubles loom over his daughter’s broken engag…
Level C1AdventureThe Westminster AliceStep into a whimsical political satire where Alice encounters peculiar creatures like the Ineptitude, a harmless yet baffling figure entangled in the tangled workings of government…
Level C1AdventureThe WesternersA restless young man stranded in a lawless frontier town waits out a stalled gold rush, surrounded by desperate settlers, rugged scouts, and looming threats from hostile Sioux trib…
Level C1HistoricalThe WestcotesIn 1810, the Westcotes of Bayfield embody the steadfast English country gentry, balancing tradition, charity, and local influence amid social challenges.
Level C1HistoricalThe Wept of Wish-Ton-WishAmid the volatile clash between Native American tribes and European settlers, this tale unfolds the early struggles and noble heroism that shaped New England’s history, revealing a…
Level C1HorrorThe WendigoIn the remote Canadian wilderness, a hunting party struggles with elusive moose and eerie silence, while hidden tensions and ancient superstitions stir beneath the surface.
Level C1ClassicsThe Wellfields: A novel. Vol. 3 of 3Struggling with financial ruin and moral dilemmas, Jerome Wellfield faces a crossroads when a surprising job offer challenges his wavering honor and desperate circumstances.
Level C1HistoricalThe Wellfields: A novel. Vol. 1 of 3Amid the wild beauty of a Saxon valley, ancient religious power shifts as monasteries rise and fall, and noble families wrestle with faith and allegiance.
Level C1MysteryThe Well: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 4.In a stately country house, two cousins confront a brewing conflict as one threatens to sell compromising letters to ruin the other's love and reputation—forcing a tense game of lo…
Level C1ClassicsThe Well-Beloved: A Sketch of a TemperamentIn a remote English peninsula steeped in ancient customs, a young man returns after years away, confronting the island’s timeless landscape and its curious inhabitants as he embark…
Level C1ClassicsThe Well of the Saints: A Comedy in Three ActsTwo blind beggars navigate harsh judgments and whispered rumors in a rural Irish village, yearning to see themselves as others do and confront the bitter truths of sight and percep…
Level C1PhilosophyThe Well of Saint ClareIn the twilight streets of Siena, a contemplative friar wrestles with faith, reason, and the nature of good and evil, revealing a world where ancient beliefs and revolutionary idea…
Level C1HistoricalThe Well in the Desert: An Old Legend of the House of ArundelIn a grand medieval castle by the Sussex coast, a veiled lady clings to a child as she faces a bitter farewell, while a noble procession prepares to unveil secrets in the Lady’s ne…
Level C1FantasyThe Well at the World's End: A TaleFour young princes chafe under their small kingdom’s limits and set out on a journey beyond the familiar woods and meadows of Upmeads.
Level C1RomanceThe Weird of the Wentworths: A Tale of George IV's Time, Vol. 2A condemned man faces a desperate choice: escape his prison and lose his beloved Ellen forever, or embrace certain death to see her once more.
Level C1HistoricalThe Weird of the Wentworths: A Tale of George IV's Time, Vol. 1A powerful family curse dooms each generation of the noble Wentworths to tragic, premature deaths amid the turbulent times of Cromwell’s England.
Level C1RomanceThe Weird Sisters: A Romance. Volume 3 (of 3)Haunted by mysterious visions and battling his own troubled mind, Henry grapples with isolation, secrets, and the possibility of a second marriage, all while seeking solace in the…
Level C1RomanceThe Weird Sisters: A Romance. Volume 2 (of 3)Haunted by guilt and loss, a man wrestles with his past as he faces the impending fate of Sir Alexander and the uncertain future of a young heiress thrown from her ancestral home.
Level C1RomanceThe Weird Sisters: A Romance. Volume 1 (of 3)In the quiet city of Daneford, Wat Grey, a wealthy and influential banker mourning his late wife, navigates society’s expectations and the subtle intrigues of power, all while harb…
Level C1MysteryThe Weird PictureTorn by unrequited love, a man returns from Heidelberg to England to witness his brother’s wedding to the woman he adores, clinging to a fragile hope that fate may still intervene…
Level C1ClassicsThe Weird Orient: Nine Mystic TalesStep into the mystical heart of the East with nine captivating tales drawn from centuries-old legends and the vibrant life of Tetuan, Morocco.
Level C1FantasyThe Weird Adventures of Professor Delapine of the SorbonneA renowned professor invites you into a world where spiritualism is real, revealing astonishing phenomena like telepathy, hypnotism, and objects moving without touch.
Level C1AdventureThe Wedge of GoldIn a world forged by the power of precious metals, two determined men venture into the desert's depths, chasing hidden treasures that could unlock unimaginable wealth and transform…
Level C1ClassicsThe Wedding Guest: A Friend of the Bride and BridegroomExplore the delicate dance of marriage, where love’s initial glow confronts the true test of character, wisdom, and patience as two souls learn to grow together beyond youthful pas…
Why it works
Why read classics to learn English
Graded by real CEFR level
Every book is labelled B1, B2 or C1 so you can pick something that stretches you without overwhelming you.
Tap any word to translate
Touch a word or phrase to see it in your language instantly — no dictionary, no leaving the page.
Audio narration & pronunciation
Listen to clear, natural narration and read along to train your ear as well as your eye.
Vocabulary from your own reading
Save the words you meet; they become flashcards built from the books you actually read.
Questions
Learning English by reading
Reading exposes you to real grammar, vocabulary and phrasing in context — far more memorably than word lists. With instant translation and audio on every page, you stay in the story instead of stalling on unknown words, which is what builds fluency.
Choose a book one notch above where you feel comfortable: B1 if you read everyday English, B2 if you can follow longer articles, C1 for literary prose. You can always tap words you don’t know — a little stretch is exactly how you level up.
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