Main Street
Chapter 29
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol encounters Erik while walking with Hugh, and they discuss life in Gopher Prairie. Carol encourages Erik to pursue further education. Erik slowly earns the town's acceptance.
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Lectures on Ten British Mathematicians
Chapter 9: "Thomas Penyngton Kirkman"
by Alexander MacFarlane
A biography of Thomas Penyngton Kirkman.
Dracula
Chapter 5
by Bram Stoker
Mina, Jonathan’s girlfriend, writes letters back and forth to her friend Lucy about the young men in her life, Dr. Jack Seward and Quincey Morris. Arthur Holmwood introduced Lucy to Quincey Morris.
Main Street
Chapter 19
by Sinclair Lewis
Miles and Bea are married, and although invited, not a single member of the Jolly Seventeen choose to attend the ceremony. A board appointment by the mayor temporarily encourages Carol. Will's mention of children causes Carol to become despondent. A new world conflict erupts, but the people of Gopher Prairie fail to take notice.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 10: Two Promises
by Charles Dickens
Darnay makes an admission to Dr. Manette and asks for a promise. Dr. Manette asks for a promise in return from Darnay.
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.
Main Street
Chapter 32
by Sinclair Lewis
A minor incident at the barn dance has dire consequences for Fern Mullins. Fern, confident she will be fired, resigns and leaves town.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 13: “The Jinjin’s Just Judgment”
by L. Frank Baum
The next morning, The Citizen sends the adventurers on their way along with the Instrument of Vengeance (which will take away Ruggedo’s powers and make him a homeless wanderer on earth). He selected Quox, a young dragon, as the Instrument. The adventurers, now riding Quox, began their long journey yet again.
Stories from Around the World
“The Greedy Youngster”
by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
An unusually strong and hungry youngster makes his way in the world.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 25: The First Wedding
by Louisa May Alcott
At a small ceremony, Meg marries Mr. Brooke.
Silas Marner
Part 1, Chapter 12
by George Eliot
Molly and her child head for Raveloe, with the intention of revealing Godrey's secret. Silas awakens to find an uninvited guest in his home.
Main Street
Chapter 21
by Sinclair Lewis
Raymond and Vida, now active in town activities, are married. Vida is jealous and resentful of Carol taking Will's love for granted.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 6: “Brunhild”
by James Baldwin
Siegfried awakens a princess.
Main Street
Chapter 10
by Sinclair Lewis
While touring the outskirts of Gopher Prairie, Carol meets Miles Bjornstam, the town sole Democrat. Carol unsuccessfully attempts to introduce Will to the art of Poetry. A less opinionated Carol finds greater acceptance with the ladies of the Jolly Seventeen.
The Jungle
Chapter 12
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis returns to work and experiences a worse injury than before. Strikes, weather and injuries prevent Ona, Stanislova, and Jurgis from working. Ona's health deteriorates quickly, as Jurgis finds himself in the ranks of the unemployed.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 16: The Boy and the Bayonet
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
When Bud is performing in the Cadet Corps competitive drill, his mother Hannah Davis, and his little sister, watch anxiously in the crowd.
Great Expectations
Chapter 35
by Charles Dickens
Pip returns home for his sister's funeral. Pip makes a pledge to a skeptical Biddy.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 38: A Family in a Very Small Way
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Rebecca behaves as expected. Little Rawdon makes a new friend. Amelia devotes her time to little George. Amelia is affected by news from Dobbin's Sister.
Main Street
Chapter 33
by Sinclair Lewis
Will requests that Carol no longer talk with Erik, hoping to avoid the spread of rumors throughout town. Erik's sudden departure greatly affects Carol. Carol and Will decide to take a vacation from Gopher Prairie.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“Little Wildrose”
by Andrew Lang
An old couple was never able to have children and the old man sets out to find one. Through magic he acquires a daughter, but she is stolen by an eagle. The eagle takes care of her because he sees her as a good omen and she grows up in his nest. Later in her life, she is discovered by a prince. The girl is tricked by an old woman and brought down from the trees in order to marry the prince and lives happily ever after.
Babbitt
Chapter 25
by Sinclair Lewis
George's fantasies continue to negatively affect his home life, as he considers more drastic measures to ease his restless mind.
The Brown Fairy Book
The Fox and the Lapp
by Andrew Lang
A fox tricks a merchant and steals his fish. He meets all sorts of clever creatures that he must outsmart on his journey back.
Main Street
Chapter 3
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol and Will travel to Gopher Prairie by train, following their marriage. Carol observes the other passengers as the travels, feeling that she could help improve their lives. After great anticipation, Carol arrives in Gopher Prairie.
Tales of the Jazz Age
The Jelly-Bean
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Jelly-Bean, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a short story following Jim Powell, an excessive gambler and outcast who has given up on polite society, as he tries to impress his new love interst, Nancy Lamar.
Main Street
Chapter 18
by Sinclair Lewis
The Dramatic Club has its first meeting, and Carol finds herself in a position to influence the people of Gopher Prairie. Carol is sure the play will be failure, having witnessed the lack of preparation by the actors.