Vanity Fair
Chapter 31: In Which Jos Sedley Takes Care of His Sister
by William Makepeace Thackeray
As requested, Joseph stays behind to take care of the women. Isidor and Rebecca each have plans of their own.
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Moby Dick
Chapter 135: The Chase--Third Day
by Herman Melville
The hunter is now the hunted as Ahab boards his boat in pursuit of Moby Dick.
Moby Dick
Chapter 81: The Pequod Meets The Virgin
by Herman Melville
Ahab continues to enquire about the white whale. The Pequod's catch puts the crew at risk.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 6: Treatment of Slaves on Lloyd's Plantation
by Frederick Douglass
More about life on Lloyd's Plantation.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 20
by James Fenimore Cooper
A detour attracts the attention of some Huron Indians. Quick thinking by Hawkeye allows the group to evade the enemy.
Obras de Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer — Tomo Primero
Leyenda 18: “El Miserere”
by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
A musician seeking to make ammends for his life of sin, attempts to write a “miserere” or Lord Have Mercy, he hears upon visiting an abandoned monastery, where a tragedy is relived every Holy Thursday. Un musico, arrepentido de su vida de pecado y mal, atenta escribir un “miserere” que ha oido cuando visita un monasterio abandonado, donde una tragedia de revive todos los Jueves Santos.
Obras de Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer — Tomo Primero
Leyenda 6: “El Rayo de Luna”
by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
In hopes of conquering her fear, a young man follows his vision of a beautiful woman. Con la esperanza de conquistar su corazon, un jove sigue la vision de una bella mujer.
David Copperfield
Chapter 44: Our Housekeeping
by Charles Dickens
Dora and David begin their life's together.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 11: A Picture and a Ring
by Charles Dickens
Edwin Drood visits the Staple Inn, where he is invited to stay for dinner. Grewgious bestows a valuable gift upon Edwin.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 13: Sentimental and Otherwise
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia visits the Osbourne home. Old Osbourne makes an offer George can't refuse.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 14: When Shall These Three Meet Again?
by Charles Dickens
Christmas Eve and the dinner party to make peace between Neville and Edwin is at hand. Edwin has a strange and troubling conversation with a woman on the streets of Cloisterham. A great storm descends upon the town.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 10: “The Naval Treaty, Part 2”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A conitnuation of part 1 in which Dr. Watson receives a letter from an old friend that tells about a treaty that was stolen from his office. Watson refers the letter to Holmes to investigate.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 10: Smoothing the Way
by Charles Dickens
Reverend Crisparkle and his mother discuss Neville's behavior the night before. The Reverend encounters Neville and Helena by the river. Reverend Crisparkle is determined to bring a peaceful end to the current feud.
Main Street
Chapter 14
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol and Will have their first argument. Will complains about Carol's "highbrow" attitude, and the effect is it having on his personal and professional relationships.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 39: Introduces Some Respectable Characters With Whom the Reader is Already Acquainted, and Shows How Monks and the Jew Laid Their Worthy Heads Together.
by Charles Dickens
Nancy overhears a conversation between Monks and Fagin, prompting her to pay a visit to Mrs. Maylie.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book First, Chapter 5
by Victor Hugo
Quasimodo is elected Pope of Fools and is subsequently paraded through the street on a mock throne.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XII: “A Stroll on the Pincian”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
While taking a walk, Hilda and the sculptor spot Donatello and notice his unhappiness.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 29: Brussels
by William Makepeace Thackeray
George rethinks his choices, turning to Amelia once more.
Obras de Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer — Tomo Primero
Leyenda 12: “La Promesa”
by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
Lovers are separated by war, but are reunited in death, after some mysterious occurences involving an engagement ring. Un par de amantes son separados por la guerra, pero son reunidos en la muerted despues do algunas occuriensas extra?as con un a?illo de compromiso.
Moby Dick
Chapter 16: The Ship
by Herman Melville
Ishmael and Queequeg board the Pequod.
David Copperfield
Chapter 23: I Corroborate Mr. Dick, and Choose a Profession
by Charles Dickens
With some advising from Steerforth, David decides on a future profession. David witnesses a strange encounter between Miss Betsey and a stranger. David begins to establish himself at the Doctors' Commons.
Dracula
Chapter 7
by Bram Stoker
A great storm in Whitby and a ship with its dead captain comes on shore. The cargo consisits of wooden boxes and a dog that jumps off the boat and disappears. The captain’s log tells about the horror that took place on the ship. The boat is claimed by a group of Russians. The town holds a funeral for the captain and a normally quiet dog is terrified. Lucy is bothered and continues dreaming and sleepwalking.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 12: A Night with Durdles
by Charles Dickens
While proceeding to the Cathedral late at night, Jasper and Durdles secretly observe the behavior of Crisparkle and Neville. Jasper recalls an odd experience he had at the crypt while Durdles later experiences something strange himself.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 4: A General Survey of the Slave Plantation
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass recalls the harsh conditions on the Lloyd Plantation.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 1
by James Fenimore Cooper
The French and Indian war rages on as the author describes the many dangers of the land surrounding the Fort William Henry.
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