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Science Fiction · Fantasy · Fiction

Tanar of Pellucidar

by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Read the complete Tanar of Pellucidar by Edgar Rice Burroughs in 18 sections, with a B1–B2 English level estimate.

7 hr estimatedB1–B2 Linden levelRead now availability18 chapters
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About this book

Tanar of Pellucidar by Edgar Rice Burroughs is available here as a complete, source-verified English public-domain edition. Its catalog subjects include Science fiction; Adventure stories; Earth (Planet) -- Core -- Fiction. Linden organizes its 18 reading sections for browser reading and estimates the language at B1–B2.

First published
1929
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B1–B2 · Steady progress

Tanar of Pellucidar is calibrated from 40,380 sampled words across 18 chapters: sentences average 17.3 words, 23.5% exceed 24 words and 4.8% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Medium-length sentences averaging 17.3 words, with 23.5% extending beyond 24 words

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

4.8% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Medium commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 14 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Use chapter or section breaks to keep context while reading steadily

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

18 chapters

  1. 01Opening material22 min
  2. 02I18 min
  3. 03II15 min
  4. 04III20 min
  5. 05IV16 min
  6. 06V18 min
  7. 07VI17 min
  8. 08VII19 min
  9. 09VIII16 min
  10. 10IX19 min
  11. 11X22 min
  12. 12XI22 min
  13. 13XII21 min
  14. 14XIII21 min
  15. 15XIV23 min
  16. 16XV20 min
  17. 17XVI21 min
  18. 18XVII18 min
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