Poetry
Read Poetry Classics in English
6 poetry books as graded readers — learn English by reading the stories worth reading. Tap any word for an instant translation, hear natural audio narration, and save the vocabulary you meet. Pick your level and start with a free chapter.
What are the best poetry classics to read in English as a learner?
The best poetry classics for English learners are graded readers of well-known titles — start with The Iliad, Erotica Romana and The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse. Each is rewritten at a clear CEFR level with tap-to-translate, audio narration and saved vocabulary, so you read a real story while building English at your own pace.
- 6
- graded readers
- 271
- chapters in total
- 6
- free samples to start
| Title | Chapters | Level |
|---|---|---|
| The Iliad | 1 | C2 |
| Erotica Romana | 24 | C2 |
| The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse | 5 | C2 |
| The Lady of the Lake | 190 | C2 |
| The Complete Works of William Shakespeare | 44 | C2 |
| The Home Book of Verse — Volume 2 | 7 | C2 |
Level C2PoetryThe IliadThe classic historical novel by Homer.
Level C2PoetryErotica RomanaThe classic romance novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Level C2PoetryThe Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verseThe classic fantasy novel by Valmiki.
Level C2PoetryThe Lady of the LakeThe classic romance novel by Walter Scott.
Level C2ClassicsThe Complete Works of William ShakespeareThe classic poetry novel by William Shakespeare.
Level C2PoetryThe Home Book of Verse — Volume 2The classic romance novel by Burton Egbert Stevenson.