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Ismael; an oriental tale. With other poems

by Edward Bulwer Lytton Baron Lytton

Read the complete Ismael; an oriental tale. With other poems by Edward Bulwer Lytton Baron Lytton in 59 sections, with a B2–C1 English level estimate.

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About this book

Ismael; an oriental tale. With other poems by Edward Bulwer Lytton Baron Lytton is available here as a complete, source-verified English public-domain edition. Its catalog subjects include English poetry -- 19th century; Novels in verse; Latin poetry -- Translations into English. Linden organizes its 59 reading sections for browser reading and estimates the language at B2–C1.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

Ismael; an oriental tale. With other poems is calibrated from 29,374 sampled words across 59 chapters: sentences average 24.8 words, 43.1% exceed 24 words and 3.8% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 24.8 words, with 18.8% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

3.8% of sampled words contain nine or more letters and about 15.08 marked archaic terms per thousand words; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Short commitment

Many short stopping points support flexible sessions. About 6 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on voice, structure and recurring images

Best starting point

Begin with chapter one

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

Table of contents

59 chapters

  1. 01Opening material7 min
  2. 02I.2 min
  3. 03II.2 min
  4. 04III.2 min
  5. 05IV.3 min
  6. 06V.2 min
  7. 07VI.2 min
  8. 08VII.2 min
  9. 09VIII.2 min
  10. 10I. · Section 22 min
  11. 11II. · Section 22 min
  12. 12III. · Section 22 min
  13. 13IV. · Section 22 min
  14. 14V. · Section 23 min
  15. 15VI. · Section 23 min
  16. 16VII. · Section 22 min
  17. 17VIII. · Section 27 min
  18. 18X.2 min
  19. 19XI.21 min
  20. 20PART I.5 min
  21. 21PART II.25 min
  22. 22I. · Section 32 min
  23. 23III. · Section 32 min
  24. 24V. · Section 32 min
  25. 25VII. · Section 32 min
  26. 26IX.2 min
  27. 27X. · Section 22 min
  28. 28XII.2 min
  29. 29XIII.2 min
  30. 30XIV.2 min
  31. 31XV.2 min
  32. 32XVII.2 min
  33. 33XVIII.2 min
  34. 34XIX.2 min
  35. 35XX.2 min
  36. 36XXI.2 min
  37. 37XXII.2 min
  38. 38XXIII.2 min
  39. 39XXIV.2 min
  40. 40I. · Section 42 min
  41. 41III. · Section 42 min
  42. 42IV. · Section 32 min
  43. 43V. · Section 42 min
  44. 44VI. · Section 32 min
  45. 45VII. · Section 42 min
  46. 46VIII. · Section 32 min
  47. 47IX. · Section 22 min
  48. 48X. · Section 32 min
  49. 49XI. · Section 22 min
  50. 50XII. · Section 22 min
  51. 51XIII. · Section 22 min
  52. 52XIV. · Section 22 min
  53. 53XV. · Section 22 min
  54. 54XVI.2 min
  55. 55XVII. · Section 22 min
  56. 56XVIII. · Section 22 min
  57. 57XIX. · Section 22 min
  58. 58XX. · Section 22 min
  59. 59XXI. · Section 25 min
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