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The Marble Faun

Chapter I: “Miriam, Hilda, Kenyon, Donatello”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The author introduces the four major characters of the novel.

Phileas' game of whist is suddenly interrupted by Colonel Proctor, who he quickly challenges to a duel. A surprise attack forces the two to temporarily forget their differences. Passepartout is successful in his mission once again.

The Little Lame Prince

“Prince Cherry”

by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik

A white fairy befriends a young prince. The fairy gave the prince a ring and tells him that whenever he did something unkind, the ring would prick his finger and he would lose her friendship. After several unkind deeds she turned him into a dog. Only changing his ways would bring him back to his handsome self.

Moby Dick

Chapter 61: Stubb Kills a Whale

by Herman Melville

A sperm whale is sighted.

Beowulf

Chapter 39

by Francis Barton Gummere

The Scarlet Letter

Chapter 15: “Hester and Pearl”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

As Chillingworth walks away, Hester goes to find Pearl. She realizes that, although it is a sin to do so, she hates her husband. Hester and Pearl discuss the meaning of the scarlet letter.

A Little Princess

Chapter 5: Becky

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Lottie is caught listening to Sara's story telling, upsetting Lavinia.

A Little Princess

Chapter 9: Melchisedec

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Lottie is confused by Sara's change in status.

Sylvie and Bruno Concluded

Chapter 3: “Streaks of Dawn”

by Lewis Carroll

The narrator and Arthur go for a walk and chat about Bazaars.

A Tale of Two Cities

Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 5: The Wood-Sawyer

by Charles Dickens

Lucie stands near La Force, hoping Darnay will be able to see her. Darnay will stand trial soon.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

“Chapter 12”

by Mark Twain

Huck and Jim build a wigwam on the raft to provide some shelter. The pair travel at night to avoid being seen. Huck and Jim encounter some thieves while exploring a sunken steamboat.

Winesburg, Ohio

Hands, concerning Wing Biddlebaum

by Sherwood Anderson

The story of Wing Biddlebaum, a man with few friends who experienced a horrible ordeal earlier in his life.

The Blithedale Romance

Chapter X: “A Visitor from Town”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Moodie reappears, on a mysterious visit to see the ladies of Blithedale.

Peter Pan

Chapter 3: Come Away, Come Away!

by J.M. Barrie

With Wendy's parents now absent, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell pay a visit to the Darling children.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

“Chapter 19”

by Oscar Wilde

Dorian and Lord Henry discuss many things, including Dorian’s attempt to be a better person. Lord Henry tells Dorian not to change, and expresses his wish to recapture the youth that Dorian has seemingly managed to keep.

A Tale of Two Cities

Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 2: A Sight

by Charles Dickens

Cruncher is sent to attend the trial of Charles Darnay.

Anne of Green Gables

Chapter 25: Matthew Insists on Puffed Sleeves

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Matthew summons his courage to update Anne's wardrobe. Anne receives a gift from Diana's aunt.

The Red Badge of Courage

Chapter 19

by Stephen Crane

The men charge the enemy quickly, but eventually lose steam. The lieutenant continues to drive the men to fight on. Henry, Wilson, and the lieutenant lead the rest of the regiment toward the enemy position. Henry carries the regiment colors after the color sergeant is mortally wounded.