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The Black Monk

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Content Disclaimer

This adaptation delves into themes of madness, existential angst, and the supernatural. It features psychological tension and eerie elements that may provoke intense emotional responses. Readers are advised to consider their comfort with unsettling and thought-provoking content before engaging with this story.

Reading Levels

Total Words 11700
Unique Words 2406
Reading Ease
Total Words 10496
Unique Words 2227
Reading Ease
Total Words 8514
Unique Words 1518
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Languages

Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian

The Black Monk

About the Author

Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian playwright and short story writer known for his masterful exploration of human nature and social issues. His works, including The Bet, reveal the complexities of human emotions and societal constraints. Chekhov's writing is celebrated for its nuanced characterizations and profound insights into the human experience.

Story Overview

Immerse yourself in the intriguing world of The Black Monk with our leveled reading adaptation. Set in late 19th-century Russia, this haunting tale explores the blurred lines between reality and madness. Follow the life of a scholar who encounters a mysterious figure that challenges his perceptions of sanity and reality. Through Chekhov's masterful storytelling, readers are drawn into a suspenseful and thought-provoking examination of psychological tension and existential dread.

The Power of Passage Markers

Synchronized Materials

Each text is broken down into numbered passages, synchronized across all versions, enabling every student to follow along in class discussions, regardless of the reading level they are using.

Passage numbers are available in the web reader and in the margins of our paperback copies.

A Multimedia Reading Experience

Combine Print & Digital

The author's original words are always just a tap away. Easily reference the original language of any one of our leveled readers by visiting our web application and jumping to the corresponding passage.