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The Rosetta Stone

by Sir E. A. Wallis Budge

Read the complete The Rosetta Stone by Sir E. A. Wallis Budge in 3 sections, with a B2–C1 English level estimate.

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About this book

The Rosetta Stone by Sir E. A. Wallis Budge is available here as a complete, source-verified English public-domain edition. Its catalog subjects include Rosetta stone; Egyptian language -- Writing, Hieroglyphic. Linden organizes its 3 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

The Rosetta Stone is calibrated from 4,087 sampled words across 3 chapters: sentences average 23 words, 39% exceed 24 words and 9.6% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 23 words, with 19.2% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

9.6% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

One sitting

A few long sections make advance stopping points useful. About 1 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 · medium confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.

Table of contents

3 chapters

  1. 01Opening material16 min
  2. 021. Gifts of money and corn to the temples.2 min
  3. 0313. The siege and conquest of the town of Shekan (Lycopolis).2 min
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