Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2)
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English books for C1 level (advanced) · Novels in English for learners, with translation
A scandalous and witty novel about a young man who decides to live as a woman to understand the female experience. The story is a celebration of beauty, art, and sensuality, filled with philosophical digressions and poetic prose. Gautier's elegant style and rich vocabulary offer a challenging yet rewarding read for advanced learners.
Learn English with Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2)
- Suits learners around level C1: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- Who it suits: a long, demanding classic (C1), for confident readers, or for B1 to B2 readers with the translation on.
- 8,497 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 Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) in English for free?
Yes. The first chapters of Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) 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 Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) available in Russian?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) is shown with its Russian translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Russian whenever you need to.
Is Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) available in Spanish?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) is shown with its Spanish translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Spanish whenever you need to.
Is Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) available in Brazilian Portuguese?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) 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 Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) available in Japanese?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) is shown with its Japanese translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Japanese whenever you need to.
Is Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) available in Chinese?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) is shown with its Chinese translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Chinese whenever you need to.
Is Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) available in Turkish?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) is shown with its Turkish translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Turkish whenever you need to.
Is Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) available in Arabic?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) is shown with its Arabic translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Arabic whenever you need to.
Can I download Mademoiselle de Maupin, Volume 1 (of 2) as a PDF or EPUB?
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