The Happy Prince, and Other Tales
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English books for B1 level (intermediate) · Fairy tales in English for learners, with translation · Short English books to read with translation
This collection features several poignant and often melancholic tales, including the titular "The Happy Prince." The stories explore themes of love, sacrifice, suffering, and the often-unseen beauty in the world. Wilde's distinctive style blends wit with pathos, offering gentle moral lessons through the experiences of various characters, from princes and swallows to devoted friends. The collection's varied story lengths and elegant prose provide excellent practice in understanding nuanced vocabulary and literary devices.
Why it suits B1 readers
Five short fairy tales by Oscar Wilde. Beautiful language, and each one takes an evening. English books for B1 level (intermediate) →
Learn English with The Happy Prince, and Other Tales
- Suits learners around level B1: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- Who it suits: a short book at B1, a good first real book in English after graded readers.
- 2,175 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.
How it works
- 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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How much English do I need?
The text is estimated at level B1. 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 The Happy Prince, and Other Tales available in Russian?
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Is The Happy Prince, and Other Tales available in Spanish?
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Is The Happy Prince, and Other Tales available in Brazilian Portuguese?
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Is The Happy Prince, and Other Tales available in Japanese?
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Is The Happy Prince, and Other Tales available in Chinese?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of The Happy Prince, and Other Tales is shown with its Chinese translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Chinese whenever you need to.
Is The Happy Prince, and Other Tales available in Turkish?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of The Happy Prince, and Other Tales is shown with its Turkish translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Turkish whenever you need to.
Is The Happy Prince, and Other Tales available in Arabic?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of The Happy Prince, and Other Tales 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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