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David Copperfield

Chapter 18: A Retrospect

by Charles Dickens

David reminisces about his experiences in at Canterbury.

The Sea-Wolf

Chapter 27

by Jack London

As they make their escape, Hump instructs Maud on the finer aspects of sailing and steering. Hump, although concerned with the nature of their situation, remains unafraid.

Sense and Sensibility

Chapter XXXVI

by Jane Austen

Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Jennings’ daughter, has a son; Mrs. Jennings is with her daughter most days, which means Elinor and Marianne are obliged to spend their days with the Middletons.

Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef

Part I, Chapter III

by James Fenimore Cooper

Rose struggles through disagreements with her aunt during a letter writing session. Rose questions Captain Spike, speaks with Mulford, and takes a liking to Jack Tier.

The Blithedale Romance

Chapter XXI: “An Old Acquaintance”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Coverdale seeks out Moodie, trying to discover the secrets of Priscilla's past.

My Bondage and My Freedom

Chapter 16: Another Pressure of the Tyrant's Vice

by Frederick Douglass

Mr. Douglass makes his way back to St. Michael's, hoping that Master Thomas will intervene on his behalf.

Wuthering Heights

Chapter 23

by Emily Brontë

After visiting Wuthering Heights, Nelly gets sick. When they return Cathy nurses both Nelly and Edgar during the days, and she spends her nights visiting Linton.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Part 2, Chapter 15: Accident or Incident?

by Jules Verne

The Nautilus's departure from the South Pole is not without incident.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Part 2, Chapter 22: The Last Words of Captain Nemo

by Jules Verne

A still shaken Aronnax, is approached by Ned Land with another plan for escape. The crew of the Nautilus become increasingly upset.

My Bondage and My Freedom

"The Anti-Slavery Movement." Extracts from a Lecture before Various Anti-Slavery Bodies, in the Winter of 1855.

by Frederick Douglass

"The Anti-Slavery Movement." Extracts from a Lecture before Various Anti-Slavery Bodies, in the Winter of 1855.

Little Women

Part 1, Chapter 21: Laurie Makes Mischief, and Jo Makes Peace

by Louisa May Alcott

Laurie's prank on Meg angers the girls. Jo talks to Mr. Laurence in order to restore peace.

Winesburg, Ohio

Drink, concerning Tom Foster

by Sherwood Anderson

An intoxicated Tom Foster has a conversation with George Willard.

My Bondage and My Freedom

"Inhumanity of Slavery." Extract from A Lecture on Slavery at Rochester, December 8, 1850

by Frederick Douglass

"Inhumanity of Slavery." Extract from A Lecture on Slavery at Rochester, December 8, 1850.

The Souls of Black Folk

Chapter 1: Of Our Spiritual Strivings

by W. E. B. Du Bois

Du Bois introduces the struggles and strives of the Negro over the course of history.

Now having been promoted, Hump runs the ship with the assistance of Louis. Captain Larsen continues to make life on ship unpleasant for the mutinous sailors. Johnson and Leach bide their time while waiting for another opportunity to take out Captain Larsen. Leach, fearing that death is eminent, asks a favor of Hump.

Silas Marner

Part 1, Chapter 8

by George Eliot

With all the evidence of the crime destroyed, the villagers continue to search for a suspect. Godfrey discovers what has happened to his horse.

The Marble Faun

Chapter XLVI: “A Walk on the Campagna”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

While wandering, Kenyon turns toward the Campagna and, looking for Hilda, spies an artistic treasure.

The Marble Faun

Chapter XXXIX: “The World’s Cathedral”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Hilda wanders into a cathedral and becomes entranced by its magic.

Oliver Twist

Chapter 13: Some New Acquaintances are Introduced to the Intelligent Reader, Connected With Whom Various Pleasant Matters Are Related , Appertaining to this History.

by Charles Dickens

Fagin is angered by Oliver's sudden absence, fearing that he will reveal the nature of his operation to authorities. At Fagin's insistence, Jack, Charley, and Nancy travel to Pentonville.