The Four Million
"The Skylight Room"
by O. Henry
The tale of young woman stricken by poverty and society's shortcomings.
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Hamlet
Act 3, Scene 3
by William Shakespeare
Claudius prepares to dispatch Hamlet to England. Hamlet, encountering Claudius in mid-prayer, resolves to act later and under different circumstances.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 6: “Shaggy Seeks His Stray Brother”
by L. Frank Baum
Betsy, Hank and the Roses meet the Shaggy Man. The Royal Gardner explains that all intruders are to be put to death, and when Betsy wants to run away, Shaggy telles her about his lost brother, the Love Magnet, the Nome King and the Land of Oz. The three friends pick a rose princess (Ozga).
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 19: “Attacked by the Fighting Trees”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends leave the Emerald City and wander through an enchanted forest that was guarded by moving trees. After getting past them, they come to a wall made of china.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
“Chapter 2: The Search for Mr. Hyde”
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Utterson begins investigating the mysterious Mr. Hyde. He finds himself haunted by nightmares. He looks for Dr. Jekyll.
Jane Eyre
Preface
by Charlotte Brontë
The preface to the book.
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 Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Begun by Walter Hartright, Part V”
by Wilkie Collins
Despite some difficulties, Walter completes his journey, wondering all the while about the mysterious woman. He arrives late, after the family has retired for the night, so he does the same.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tale of Two Bad Mice”
by Beatrix Potter
While the dolls are away, two curious, naughty mice explore the dolls’ house and steal their furniture.
Winesburg, Ohio
Mother, concerning Elizabeth Willard
by Sherwood Anderson
An infuriated Elizabeth Williard devises a plan, but succumbs to fatigue before she can carry it out.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Fifth Night: The Toyman”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
The story continues with the description of the beloved Toyman. He is a hired hand of the barnyard that makes toys for the children by the fire and takes them on fun adventures. In this short story the Toyman takes the children fishing.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 7: A Knock at the Door
by Charles Dickens
Darnay is re-arrested, having been accused by Defarge, Madame Defarge, and an unknown third party.
Winesburg, Ohio
Introduction by Irving Howe
by Sherwood Anderson
Introduction to the book by Irving Howe.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 2, Scene 3
by William Shakespeare
Romeo pays a visit to Friar Lawrence.
Pygmalion
Act 3
by George Bernard Shaw
Higgins presents Eliza to a new crowd. Freddy finds himself infatuated with Eliza.
Florida Trails
Chapter IV: “Birds of a Morning”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator goes on a early-morning bird expedition.
A Little Princess
Chapter 4: Lottie
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara's presence at the school upsets Lavinia. Sara agrees to help Lottie.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter XIX: "What Happened to Jerry"
by Captain Quincy Allen
The friends determine they must come to Jerry’s aid. Bluff and Frank wade ashore, while Will and Joe stay with the boat. They find evidence of Jerry, but are unable to find the boy himself. Finally the discovery of Jerry’s location is made.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 21: “The Professor’s Lecture”
by Lewis Carroll
The Professor gives a lecture to the narrator about science.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 11: In Which Phileas Fogg Secures a Curious Means of Conveyance at a Fabulous Price
by Jules Verne
In Bombay, Phileas and Passepartout are joined by a Brigadier General, who proceeds to share his opinions with Phileas Fogg. Passepartout makes an alarming discover fearing that Phileas may be in danger of losing his wager.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 4: Helping Others
by Booker T. Washington
The author's experiences at school and back at home give him an even greater appreciation of the value of kindness, as well as the importance of education as a means of achieving equality.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 13: “Curly and the Big Apple”
by Howard R. Garis
Cury and Flop are sent to the store to get cornmeal. Each brother took a bag. On the way home, they were invited to take apples from a tree. Flop took a small one that he could carry. Curly took the largest one he could find. When a fox jumped out to catch the pigs, Curly was unable to run as fast and still refused to drop his large apple.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 13
by Mark Twain
Tom, feeling low and friendless, decides that he would be better suited to a life of crime. The gang of Tom, Huck, and Joe plan to meet that night.
Treasure Island
Part Six: Captain Silver, Chapter 34: And Last
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim and the others load the treasure onto the ship leaving some of the mutineers marooned on the island. Jim returns to his narration and tells the reader what happens to everyone including Silver’s disappearance with some gold.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 17
by Mary Shelley
The monster convinces Victor to make him a female monster companion because his violent acts are a result of his desperate lonliness.