The Vision of Desire, Margaret Pedler

The Vision of Desire

Margaret Pedler

Level
B1
Words
107,098
Chapters
14
First published
1919
Reading time
about 12 hours
Translation
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A romance novel set in England after World War I, where a young woman must choose between duty and passion. The story explores social expectations and personal desire. The emotional narrative and clear prose make it engaging for learners.

Learn English with The Vision of Desire

  • Suits learners around level B1: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
  • 9,248 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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Questions about this book

Can I read The Vision of Desire in English for free?

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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.