At the Sign of the Cat and Racket
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English books for C1 level (advanced) · Novels in English for learners, with translation · Short English books to read with translation
Set in 1830s Paris, this novella follows a young painter who falls in love with a beautiful woman he sees at a shop. He marries her, but their different social backgrounds and his artistic ambitions create tension. The story examines the conflict between passion and practicality. Its concise length and vivid dialogue are ideal for learners.
Learn English with At the Sign of the Cat and Racket
- Suits learners around level C1: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- Who it suits: a short but demanding text (C1), for readers at B2 and above, or any level with the translation shown.
- 4,038 distinct words, each one a tap away from your personal vocabulary list.
- Translation into Russian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Turkish or Arabic, aligned to every sentence, shown under the text or beside it.
- Read-aloud audio for every chapter, with the current sentence highlighted as it is read.
- Read in English, glance at the translation under any sentence you are unsure of, and listen to natural read-aloud voices to train your ear.
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- Open the book: no installation, it reads in the browser on any device.
- Read a sentence in English. Its translation sits right under it, so you never lose the thread.
- Tap a word for its meaning and save it; listen to the chapter read aloud.
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Questions about this book
Can I read At the Sign of the Cat and Racket in English for free?
Yes. The first chapters of At the Sign of the Cat and Racket open without an account, with the translation, audio and dictionary included. A free account unlocks the rest of the book.
How much English do I need?
The text is estimated at level C1. Because every sentence has its translation underneath, lower levels can follow along too.
Is there audio?
Yes. Each chapter can be read aloud by a natural-sounding voice while the current sentence is highlighted.
Is At the Sign of the Cat and Racket available in Russian?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of At the Sign of the Cat and Racket is shown with its Russian translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Russian whenever you need to.
Is At the Sign of the Cat and Racket available in Spanish?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of At the Sign of the Cat and Racket is shown with its Spanish translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Spanish whenever you need to.
Is At the Sign of the Cat and Racket available in Brazilian Portuguese?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of At the Sign of the Cat and Racket is shown with its Brazilian Portuguese translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Brazilian Portuguese whenever you need to.
Is At the Sign of the Cat and Racket available in Japanese?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of At the Sign of the Cat and Racket is shown with its Japanese translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Japanese whenever you need to.
Is At the Sign of the Cat and Racket available in Chinese?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of At the Sign of the Cat and Racket is shown with its Chinese translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Chinese whenever you need to.
Is At the Sign of the Cat and Racket available in Turkish?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of At the Sign of the Cat and Racket is shown with its Turkish translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Turkish whenever you need to.
Is At the Sign of the Cat and Racket available in Arabic?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of At the Sign of the Cat and Racket is shown with its Arabic translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Arabic whenever you need to.
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