The Monk: A Romance
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English books for B2 level (upper intermediate) · Horror in English for learners, with translation
Set against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition and the French Revolution, this Gothic novel tells the story of Ambrosio, a proud and seemingly pious monk. His rigid facade begins to crumble when he becomes entangled with a mysterious woman disguised as a boy, leading him down a path of forbidden desires, dark secrets, and supernatural forces. The narrative explores themes of temptation, corruption, and the battle between good and evil. The dramatic plot and heightened emotional language are characteristic of Gothic literature, providing exposure to a specific, evocative style.
Learn English with The Monk: A Romance
- Suits learners around level B2: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- Who it suits: a long, demanding classic (B2), for confident readers, or for B1 to B2 readers with the translation on.
- 8,691 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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How much English do I need?
The text is estimated at level B2. Because every sentence has its translation underneath, lower levels can follow along too.
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Is The Monk: A Romance available in Russian?
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Is The Monk: A Romance available in Spanish?
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Is The Monk: A Romance available in Brazilian Portuguese?
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Is The Monk: A Romance available in Japanese?
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Is The Monk: A Romance available in Chinese?
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Is The Monk: A Romance available in Turkish?
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Is The Monk: A Romance available in Arabic?
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