The Yellow Fairy Book
The Blue Mountains
by Andrew Lang
An Irishman meets an enchanted princess and has to overcome obstacles to finally marry her.
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Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 14
by Mary Shelley
After the monster eavesdrops for a while, he learns the history of the cottage family and recounts it to Victor.
The Prince
Chapter 9: Concerning a Civil Principality
by Niccolo Machiavelli
The rise of power by the means of fellow citizens, and the different aspects of a prince created by the people as opposed to a noble prince.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 22: The Smugglers
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes becomes a successful smuggler while on board his new vessel.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 22: Liberty Attained
by Frederick Douglass
Now a fugitive slave, Mr. Douglass must be careful who he trusts.
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Act 2, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Calpurnia makes a request of Caesar after having an unsettling dream. Decius confides a secret in Caesar.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter IV: "Has-se is Held Prisoner"
by Kirk Munroe
The soldiers capture Has-se for questioning. He and Rene discuss what has happened, what may happen, and what needs to be done.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 4: In the Family of Senator Jefferson Davis
by Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth goes to work for the Davis family as a free woman.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Mother Holle
by Grimm Brothers
A young girl's good deeds bring her rewards, whereas her stepsister's laziness results in a life of ugliness.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Iron Hans
by Grimm Brothers
Iron Hans assists a worthy prince in a series of adventures.
Moby Dick
Chapter 84: Pitchpoling
by Herman Melville
Queequeg prepares for a day of whaling. Stubb harpoons another whale.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 29: “How Glinda Worked a Magic Spell”
by L. Frank Baum
Ozma and the others prepare for a visit to Glinda the Good. Glinda comes up with a way to make Oz invisible to all eyes other than their own. She has made it impossible for anyone to communicate with Oz ever again.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XLVII
by Jane Austen
Marianne’s transformation seems complete at this point; her affections for Willoughby are put to rest, and even her mother, who was once fond of him, has decided to forgive and forget. It seems at this point that Elinor’s hopes for happiness are destroyed, as she does not have a suitor as Marianne still does.
My Bondage and My Freedom
"The Internal Slave Trade." Extract from an Oration, at Rochester, July 5, 1852.
by Frederick Douglass
"The Internal Slave Trade." Extract from an Oration, at Rochester, July 5, 1852.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Letter to His Old Master. "To My Old Master, Thomas Auld."
by Frederick Douglass
Letter to His Old Master. "To My Old Master, Thomas Auld."
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 7: “The Lace Apron”
by L. Frank Baum
Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow discuss their predicament with the Canary. The Canary informs them of the magic apron that can open any door or window in the enchanted castle. The captives plan their escape.
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Act 5, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
Octavius and Antony confront Brutus and Cassius as they prepare for battle. Cassius is affected by some recent bad omens. Brutus and Cassius ponder the possible outcomes of the battle.
Black Beauty
Part 2, Chapter 25: Reuben Smith
by Anna Sewell
Black Beauty describes his experiences with Reuben Smith, Mr. Yorks temporary replacement. Mr. Smith's irresponsibility causes great pain for Black Beauty.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 14: The Two Prisoners
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes is visited by the inspector in his dungeon cell.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 22
by Mark Twain
Tom continues to look for distractions. Tom finds himself suddenly ill.
The Open Boat: A Tale Intended to be After the Fact. Being the Experience of Four Men Sunk from the Steamer Commodore
Chapter 2
by Stephen Crane
While the men continue to keep the dingy afloat, the captain reassures them. Seagulls pester the men, the captain in particlar, by swooping down trying to peck at them.
Florida Trails
Chapter XXV: “In a Turpentine Camp”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator describes a negro man who works in a pinery and turpentine camp.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 1”
by Mark Twain
The outcome of Huck and Tom's previous adventures are revealed. Widow Douglas' attempts to civilize Huck.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“Why Brother Bear Has No Tail”
by Joel Chandler Harris
Uncle Remus tells a story about Brer Bear.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 6: “The Eclipse”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee resigns himself to die at the stake. As the monk chants over him, the eclipse begins. The king begs the Yankee to spare the sun. The Yankee gets the king to promise to make him his chief minister and executive and pay him a salary in return for the sun.