The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom — Complete
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Ferdinand Count Fathom is a rogue and adventurer who uses charm and deceit to climb society's ranks, leaving a trail of victims. The novel follows his exploits and eventual downfall. Smollett's picaresque style offers rich vocabulary and varied sentence structures, making it a challenging yet rewarding read for advanced English learners seeking exposure to 18th-century prose.
Learn English with The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom — Complete
- Suits learners around level C1: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- 11,283 distinct words, each one a tap away from your personal vocabulary list.
- 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 The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom — Complete in English for free?
Yes. The first chapters of The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom — Complete 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?
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