The Yellow Fairy Book
The Dragon and His Grandmother
by Andrew Lang
Three soldiers desert a king’s army and end up enthralled to a dragon.
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Black Beauty
Part 1, Chapter 16: The Fire
by Anna Sewell
A potential tragedy is averted by the lifesaving heroism of James Howard.
History of Modern Mathematics
Article 1: Introduction
by David Eugene Smith
An introduction to the history of mathematics.
Winesburg, Ohio
Respectability, concerning Wash Williams
by Sherwood Anderson
After encountering George on the street, Wash Williams feels compelled to tell his story to the young reporter.
Black Beauty
Part 3, Chapter 37: The Golden Rule
by Anna Sewell
A special request is made of Jerry and his cab horses. Black Beauty takes advantage of a rare opportunity.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Second Night: The Playmates of the Three Happy Children”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
An introduction to the animals on the family’s farm. They are considered part of the family because they are the playmates of the children.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 16: “Flop Has a Tumble”
by Howard R. Garis
Curly and Flop are late for school and on their way, they see a sign telling them not to slide down the cellar door. Flop can’t resist the temptation and slides down into a tub of water. The rat lady scolds him for disobeying the sign and he feels guilty.
Tales of the Jazz Age
The Diamond as Big as the Ritz Chapter 10
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 12: In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture Across the Indian Forests, and What Ensued
by Jules Verne
Phileas and Passepartout journey through India on an elephant. Sir Francis' explanation of the the suttee appalls both Passepartout and Phileas.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 23: “The Revelation of the Scarlet Letter”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Dimmesdale finishes his Election Day sermon, which focuses on the relationship between God and the communities of mankind, and has an encounter with Hester to whom he makes a confession.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Story of the Seven Simons”
by Andrew Lang
A king searches for a bride as handsome and clever as himself. There was one Princess Helena, however it would take ten years to find her and by that time she would be old and unbeautiful. The king meets seven Simons, all masters of their respective trades, and all are useful to him in his quest. They retrieve the princess and the king marries her.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter XXI: "A Strenuous Night"
by Captain Quincy Allen
Frank has to act quickly to save himself. They decide to wait for the bear. After recording their exploits on film they resume their travels. The following night finds them setting up camp on shore.
Jane Eyre
Preface
by Charlotte Brontë
The preface to the book.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Shadow—A Parable
by Edgar Allan Poe
While in the presence of death, the characters of the story are confronted by a strange entity.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XLIV: “The Deserted Shrine”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Upon noticing the flame’s gone out, Kenyon goes inside to investigate.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Tenth, Chapter 7
by Victor Hugo
Commanded by Phoebus, the King's soldiers arrive at Notre Dame and engage the Truands in battle.
Beowulf
Chapter 21
by Francis Barton Gummere
The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 3: On Horsell Common
by H.G. Wells
A crowd gathers to view the alien craft.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: Selected Works
The Skeleton in Armor
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A Viking ghost wants his story retold.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XXIX: “Miles Coverdale’s Confession”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Coverdale makes one final confession.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Second, Chapter 5
by Victor Hugo
After regaining consciousness, Gringoire continues to seek lodging for the night.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Four: A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms: Chapter 1
by Jonathan Swift
The author sets out as captain of a ship. His men conspire against him, confine him a long time to his cabin, and set him on shore in an unknown land. He travels up into the country. The Yahoos, a strange sort of animal, described. The author meets two Houyhnhnms.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 10”
by Mark Twain
Jim is bitten by a snake, causing Jim to fear that he and Huck have incurred some bad luck. After Jim recovers, Huck goes ashore to get information disguised as a girl.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 72: Madame de Saint-Meran
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur de Saint-Meran fell ill and died. Madame de Saint-Meran visits the house of Villefort to inform them of her husband's death.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 84: Beauchamp
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Beauchamp visits Albert and speaks to him about the newspaper article printed three weeks prior.