Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper
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English books for C1 level (advanced) · Novels in English for learners, with translation
This picaresque novel from Spain's Golden Age follows the cunning Pablo through a series of misadventures as he tries to rise above his low birth. He serves cruel masters, attends a school of thieves, and adopts various disguises, all while satirizing the society around him. The episodic structure and sharp dialogue offer learners a window into classical Spanish humor, adapted into clear English prose.
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- 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.
- 5,340 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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Can I read Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper in English for free?
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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?
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Is Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper available in Russian?
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Is Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper available in Spanish?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper is shown with its Spanish translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Spanish whenever you need to.
Is Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper available in Brazilian Portuguese?
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Is Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper available in Japanese?
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Is Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper available in Chinese?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper is shown with its Chinese translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Chinese whenever you need to.
Is Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper available in Turkish?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper is shown with its Turkish translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Turkish whenever you need to.
Is Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper available in Arabic?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper 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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