About The Gospel of Wealth
What it's about
Andrew Carnegie, one of the richest men of his time, asks what the rich should do with their money. He weighs three choices: leave it to their children, give it away when they die, or use it for the public good while they are alive.
Who it's for
Readers interested in giving and fairness, and anyone curious how a 19th-century billionaire thought about his own fortune.
- Level
- CEFR B2
- Length
- 3 parts · about 1,100 words
- Reading time
- about 9 minutes (~3 min per part)
- Author
- Andrew Carnegie
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Reading The Gospel of Wealth in English: quick answers
- What English level is The Gospel of Wealth on SeoJae Story?
- The Gospel of Wealth by Andrew Carnegie is retold in simplified English at CEFR B2 (upper-intermediate). It is split into 3 short parts, and every sentence has a Korean translation you can show or hide, so a learner at that level can follow the story without a dictionary.
- Is The Gospel of Wealth hard to read in English?
- The original is written for native readers, with long sentences and older vocabulary, so most learners find it hard. This retelling keeps the story but uses simpler English at CEFR B2 (upper-intermediate), so if you read English at that level you can follow it, and the Korean translation is there for any line that stops you. If it feels too hard, start with an easier book one level down.
- How long does it take to read The Gospel of Wealth in simple English?
- About 9 minutes of reading in total — roughly 3 minutes per part across 3 parts. Listening to the audio narration, reviewing the vocabulary and taking each part's comprehension check adds a little more.
- Is this the full, unabridged text of The Gospel of Wealth?
- No. It is an abridged graded retelling written for English learners that follows the story of the original in 3 parts.
- Is The Gospel of Wealth free to read here?
- Yes. All 3 parts are free to read online, with the Korean translation, audio narration, vocabulary flashcards and comprehension questions included.