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Die Glocke von Atri

James Baldwin (1841–1925)

In each language: The Bell of Atri · Die Glocke von Atri · La campana de Atri · La cloche d’Atri · La campana di Atri

The King of Atri hangs a great bell in the market square so that anyone who has been wronged can ring it and call the judges together. Years later, when the rope wears out and is replaced with a humble grapevine, an old, neglected horse finds an unexpected way to ask for justice.

In English, German, Spanish, French and Italian · about 1,300 words · 5–10 min to read.

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Atri ist der Name einer kleinen Stadt in Italien. Es ist eine sehr alte Stadt, die auf halber Höhe eines steilen Hügels erbaut wurde.

Atri is the name of a little town in Italy. It is a very old town, and is built half-way up the side of a steep hill.

Vor langer Zeit kaufte der König von Atri eine schöne, große Glocke und ließ sie in einem Turm auf dem Marktplatz aufhängen. Ein langes Seil, das fast bis zum Boden reichte, wurde an der Glocke befestigt. Das kleinste Kind konnte die Glocke läuten, indem es an diesem Seil zog.

A long time ago, the King of Atri bought a fine large bell, and had it hung up in a tower in the market place. A long rope that reached almost to the ground was fastened to the bell. The smallest child could ring the bell by pulling upon this rope.

"Es ist die Glocke der Gerechtigkeit", sagte der König.

"It is the bell of justice," said the king.

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Languages

  • The Bell of Atri · English (original)1,299 words · ~5 min
  • Die Glocke von Atri · GermanB1 Intermediate · 1,238 words · ~10 min
  • La campana de Atri · SpanishB1 Intermediate · 1,248 words · ~10 min
  • La cloche d’Atri · FrenchB1 Intermediate · 1,300 words · ~10 min
  • La campana di Atri · ItalianB1 Intermediate · 1,209 words · ~10 min

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English, German, Spanish, French and Italian. Pick the language you want to read and the one to keep beside it: every paragraph sits next to its translation, so you can check a sentence without losing your place.
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In translation, German, Spanish, French and Italian are B1 Intermediate. Levels follow the Common European Framework, from A1 (beginner) to C2.
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About 1,299 words: around 5–10 min of reading, with the translation beside it. The time depends on the edition's level: an easier edition is read more slowly.
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