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Henry David Thoreau Essays

Essays van Henry David Thoreau
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Henry David Thoreau
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Read Henry David Thoreau Essays by Henry David Thoreau in Dutch and English, a parallel text graded reader with audio. Available in CEFR levels A2, B1, B2, and C2.

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A2
Short, concrete sentences for early learners.
8,350 sentences
B1
Longer sentences and a wider vocabulary.
8,350 sentences
B2
Complex sentences and a fuller vocabulary, close to everyday native reading.
8,350 sentences
C2
Original English — The most complex prose — long, intricate sentences, and advanced vocabulary.
8,350 sentences

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De dienst: Eigenschappen van de rekruut
The Service: Qualities of the Recruit
1

Iedereen is zijn eigen hoop.

Each person is their own hope.

2

— Vergilius

— Virgil

3

Een dappere man is als de oudere zoon van de schepping.

A brave man is like the older son of creation.

4

Hij stapt blij in wat van hem is.

He steps happily into what belongs to him.

5

Een lafaard is als de jongere zoon.

A coward is like the younger son.

6

De lafaard wacht rustig tot hij sterft.

The coward waits quietly until he dies.

7

De dappere man blijft ver van de aantrekkingskracht van de aarde, zoals een ster.

The brave man stays far from the pull of the earth, like a star.