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About this book
The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus, of the Order of Our Lady of Carmel is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to of Avila Saint Teresa. Catalog subjects include Teresa, of Avila, Saint, 1515-1582; Christian saints -- Spain -- Avila -- Biography; Avila (Spain) -- Biography. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.
- First published
- Unknown year
- Language
- English
- Translator
- David Lewis
- Copyright status
- Public domain
- Source edition
- Project Gutenberg ebook #8120
English level
B2–C1 · Deep reading
The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus, of the Order of Our Lady of Carmel is calibrated from 40,616 sampled words across 58 chapters: sentences average 21.8 words, 35.5% exceed 24 words and 6.5% of words are nine letters or longer.
Explore the B2–C1 level →Sentence rhythm
What the prose asks
Extended sentences averaging 21.8 words, with 16.7% reaching 40 words or more
Vocabulary
What may slow you down
6.5% of sampled words contain nine or more letters and about 2.68 marked archaic terms per thousand words; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter
Reading rhythm
Long-form project
Many short stopping points support flexible sessions. About 33 calm 30-minute sessions.
Suggested approach
Read with momentum
Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on claims, evidence and changes in voice
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
58 chapters
- 01Contents.4 min
- 02Introduction to the Present Edition.33 min
- 03St. Teresa's Arguments of the Chapters.9 min
- 04Preface by David Lewis.34 min
- 05Annals of the Saint's Life.3 min
- 06The Life of the Holy Mother Teresa of Jesus.2 min
- 07Chapter I.8 min
- 08Chapter II.10 min
- 09Chapter III.6 min
- 10Chapter IV.14 min
- 11Chapter V.14 min
- 12Chapter VI.13 min
- 13Chapter VII.26 min
- 14Chapter VIII.13 min
- 15Chapter IX.8 min
- 16Chapter X.12 min
- 17Chapter XI.18 min
- 18Chapter XII.8 min
- 19Chapter XIII.17 min
- 20Chapter XIV.13 min
- 21Chapter XV.19 min
- 22Chapter XVI.10 min
- 23Chapter XVII.8 min
- 24Chapter XVIII.15 min
- 25Chapter XIX.18 min
- 26Chapter XX.22 min
- 27Chapter XXI.12 min
- 28Chapter XXII.22 min
- 29Chapter XXIII.12 min
- 30Chapter XXIV.8 min
- 31Chapter XXV.23 min
- 32Chapter XXVI.8 min
- 33Chapter XXVII.9 min
- 34Chapter XXVIII.21 min
- 35Chapter XXIX.16 min
- 36Chapter XXX.4 min
- 37Chapter XXXI.25 min
- 38Chapter XXXII.17 min
- 39Chapter XXXIII.19 min
- 40Chapter XXXIV.21 min
- 41Chapter XXXV.15 min
- 42Chapter XXXVI.31 min
- 43Chapter XXXVII.14 min
- 44Chapter XXXVIII.11 min
- 45Chapter XXXIX.26 min
- 46Chapter XL.15 min
- 47The Relations.25 min
- 48Relation II.11 min
- 49Relation III.11 min
- 50Relation IV.6 min
- 51Relation V.10 min
- 52Relation VI.6 min
- 53Relation VII.18 min
- 54Relation VIII.11 min
- 55Relation IX.18 min
- 56Relation X.2 min
- 57Relation XI.8 min
- 58Index.5 min
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