Gothic
Read Gothic Classics in English
4 gothic books at CEFR A2 to C2 — learn English by reading the stories worth reading. Select any word for an instant translation, listen to the narration read the page aloud, and save the vocabulary you meet. Pick your level and start with a free sample.
What are the best gothic classics to read in English as a learner?
The best gothic classics for English learners are the well-known titles you can read in the original — start with Andersen's Fairy Tales, Dracula and English Fairy Tales. Each one is labelled with a CEFR level, any word you do not know is one selection away from a translation, and the narration reads the page aloud while it highlights the words.
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| Title | Chapters | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Frankenstein | 28 | B2 |
| The Phantom of the Opera | 26 | B2 |
| The String of Pearls; Or, The Barber of Fleet Street. A Domestic Romance. | 177 | B2 |
| Undine | 10 | B2 |
Level B2HorrorFrankensteinA young scientist builds a living being from death — and abandons what he makes.
Level B2GothicThe Phantom of the OperaThe classic mystery novel by Gaston Leroux.
Level B2HorrorThe String of Pearls; Or, The Barber of Fleet Street. A Domestic Romance.The classic mystery novel by Thomas Peckett Prest.
Level B2FantasyUndineThe classic romance novel by Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de La Motte-Fouqué.