Penguin Readers Level 5
Wuthering Heights (ELT Graded Reader) : Abridged Edition
(Author) Emily BrontePenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. It is winter in Yorkshire, England. A man rides through the snow to visit a house called Wuthering Heights. While there, the man learns about Catherine, who lived in the house years before. Catherine's story of love and sadness still affects the lives of those in the present.
Emily Bronte
Emily Bronte was an English novelist and poet, best known for her only novel "Wuthering Heights." Born in 1818, Bronte's writing style is characterized by its intense emotion, vivid imagery, and exploration of dark themes such as passion, revenge, and the supernatural. "Wuthering Heights" is considered a classic of English literature and has had a lasting impact on the Gothic and Romantic genres. Bronte's contribution to literature lies in her ability to create complex and flawed characters that continue to resonate with readers today. She passed away in 1848 at the age of 30, leaving behind a legacy of powerful and enduring works.