The King in Yellow
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English books for B1 level (intermediate) · Short stories in English for learners, with translation
This collection of interconnected short stories centers around a mysterious, unsettling play titled "The King in Yellow." The play is said to drive its readers to madness, and its influence subtly permeates the lives of the characters, who often find themselves entangled in strange, surreal, and often tragic circumstances. The narrative shifts between different perspectives and settings, creating an atmosphere of dread and cosmic horror as the boundaries between reality and illusion blur. Chambers's Symbolist-influenced prose and dreamlike narrative create a unique atmosphere, offering advanced learners a challenging yet rewarding experience in deciphering complex symbolism and mood.
Learn English with The King in Yellow
- Suits learners around level B1: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- Who it suits: a full-length book at B1, for readers who have finished a short classic and want a longer story with the translation as a safety net.
- 8,038 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.
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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Questions about this book
Can I read The King in Yellow in English for free?
Yes. The first chapters of The King in Yellow 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 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 King in Yellow available in Russian?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of The King in Yellow is shown with its Russian translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Russian whenever you need to.
Is The King in Yellow available in Spanish?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of The King in Yellow is shown with its Spanish translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Spanish whenever you need to.
Is The King in Yellow available in Brazilian Portuguese?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of The King in Yellow 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 The King in Yellow available in Japanese?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of The King in Yellow is shown with its Japanese translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Japanese whenever you need to.
Is The King in Yellow available in Chinese?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of The King in Yellow is shown with its Chinese translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Chinese whenever you need to.
Is The King in Yellow available in Turkish?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of The King in Yellow is shown with its Turkish translation under every sentence, so you read the original and check the Turkish whenever you need to.
Is The King in Yellow available in Arabic?
Yes. On Booklern the English text of The King in Yellow 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 The King in Yellow as a PDF or EPUB?
Not from Booklern: the book is read online, in the browser, with nothing to download or install. Your place in the book is saved to your account.
