The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Series Two
Nature, Poem 10: The Sleeping Flowers
by Emily Dickinson
"Whose are the little beds," I asked
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Sense and Sensibility
Chapter L
by Jane Austen
Two years have passed. Edward is welcomed back by his mother, although he does not regain his inheritance from Robert. Mrs. Ferrars and even John and Fanny come and visit them at Delaford. Mrs. Dashwood and her two remaining daughters spend most of their time at Delaford, both to be near Elinor, and out of the hope that Marianne might accept the Colonel.
The Story of Siegfried
The Foreword
by James Baldwin
The author explains the Icelandic and Germanic background of the tale of Siegfried, and how he added his own flavor to it.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 9
by Ross Kay
The rude men leave the Go Ahead Boys when they saw the Caledonia and the four boys make their escape. The Caledonia takes them in tow after hearing their story, and they are able to get fresh gasoline and breakfast before conintuing on.
Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida
“Song of the Wind on a Southern Shore”
by George E. Merrick
The wind off the Florida Shore touches every part of the landscape.
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 6
by Edith Wharton
Newland ponders his upcoming marriage to May. Newland hopes that he can help the Countess be accepted in high society.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 6: Beth Finds the Palace Beautiful
by Louisa May Alcott
The Meg, Jo, Amy, and a reluctant Beth pay a visit to Mr. Laurence's home.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 22: “The Holy Fountain”
by Mark Twain
The abbot is relieved to see the Yankee and insists he start at once. The Yankee declines saying that he is waiting for Merlin to finish. However, it’s a front as he is waiting for supplies from Camelot. The Yankee sees Merlin at the Holy Fountain (an ordinary well) trying spells. The Yankee goes down into the well and discovers the simple problem.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: Selected Works
God's Acre
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A poem describing a burial mound as “God’s Acre” (taken from an ancient Saxon phrase)
Lyrics of the Hearthside
Waiting
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
The sun has slipped his tether
Winesburg, Ohio
The Philosopher, concerning Doctor Parcival
by Sherwood Anderson
Doctor Parcival tells George of his past in Dayton, Ohio and shares the secret of human life.
Moby Dick
Chapter 10: A Bosom Friend
by Herman Melville
Ishmael embraces Queequeg and his strange customs.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 3, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
In the streets of Verona, Tybalt and Mercutio's tempers get the best of them as Romeo attempts to keep the peace. A tragedy results in the exile of a member of the Montague family.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter IX
by Jane Austen
John Thorpe arrives at the Allens’ with his sister Isabella and Catherine’s brother James. The trio pressure Catherine into joining them for a carriage ride; James and Isabella in one carriage, and Catherine and John in the other. During the carriage ride, Catherine attempts to divert John’s self- interested monologue, but always fails.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Raven
by Grimm Brothers
A queen wishes her troublesome daughter away.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XVI
by Jane Austen
Marianne is up crying the whole of that night, and is absolutely inconsolable and overly dramatic in her grief.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 5: Mr. Durdles and Friend
by Charles Dickens
While proceeding home, Jasper encounters Durdles and a boy named called Deputy.
The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Series One
Life, Poem 15: The Lonely House
by Emily Dickinson
I know some lonely houses off the road
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XIII
by Jane Austen
The party is supposed to go on a picnic to the estate of Colonel Brandon’s brother-in-law, but they end up not going at all because Colonel Brandon gets a distressing letter that morning, and is forced to leave to attend to related business. Marianne is growing increasingly more reckless, and is exposing herself imprudently to the possibility of great disappointment in her relationship with Willoughby.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XX
by Jane Austen
Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Jennings begin to encourage Marianne and Elinor to go to town for the winter.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter XVI
by Jane Austen
The chapter reveals Catherine’s impressions of the Tilneys and introduces an interesting scene about a letter from James.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 8
by Mark Twain
Tom plays hooky from school feeling bad about his lunch with Becky. Tom runs into his friend Joe Harper.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 6, Chapter 1: New Popsipetel
by Hugh Lofting
Now king of the Popsipetels, Doctor Dolittle works tirelessly to improve the lives of every member of the tribe. The doctor gets a new home.
Peter Pan
Chapter 11: Wendy's Story
by J.M. Barrie
Wendy's telling of a bedtime story causes her, Michael, and John to become homesick.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes”
by Beatrix Potter
An innocent squirrel accused of stealing nuts is forced down a hole in a tree, where he meets a friendly chipmunk.