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Fables

by Robert Louis Stevenson

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78 min estimatedB1–B2 Linden levelRead now availability20 chapters
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About this book

Fables is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to Robert Louis Stevenson. Catalog subjects include Fiction; Short stories; Fables, Scottish. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B1–B2 · Steady progress

Fables is calibrated from 14,443 sampled words across 20 chapters: sentences average 16.1 words, 21.1% exceed 24 words and 2.4% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Medium-length sentences averaging 16.1 words, with 21.1% extending beyond 24 words

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

2.4% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

One sitting

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 3 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Use chapter or section breaks to keep context while reading steadily

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Begin with chapter one

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CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · medium confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.

Table of contents

20 chapters

  1. 01I.—THE PERSONS OF THE TALE.5 min
  2. 02II.—THE SINKING SHIP.3 min
  3. 03III—THE TWO MATCHES.2 min
  4. 04IV.—THE SICK MAN AND THE FIREMAN.2 min
  5. 05V.—THE DEVIL AND THE INNKEEPER.2 min
  6. 06VI.—THE PENITENT2 min
  7. 07VII.—THE YELLOW PAINT.4 min
  8. 08VIII.—THE HOUSE OF ELD.10 min
  9. 09IX.—THE FOUR REFORMERS.2 min
  10. 10X.—THE MAN AND HIS FRIEND.2 min
  11. 11XI.—THE READER.2 min
  12. 12XII.—THE CITIZEN AND THE TRAVELLER.2 min
  13. 13XIII.—THE DISTINGUISHED STRANGER.2 min
  14. 14XIV.—THE CART-HORSES AND THE SADDLE-HORSE.2 min
  15. 15XV.—THE TADPOLE AND THE FROG.2 min
  16. 16XVI.—SOMETHING IN IT.5 min
  17. 17XVII.—FAITH, HALF FAITH AND NO FAITH AT ALL.2 min
  18. 18XVIII.—THE TOUCHSTONE.12 min
  19. 19XIX.—THE POOR THING.10 min
  20. 20XX.—THE SONG OF THE MORROW.7 min
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