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Physics

Book 5

by Aristotle

The author describes change and motion.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Book Seventh, Chapter 4

by Victor Hugo

Jehan Frollo discovers a strange scene in his brother's cell. Jehan's request for money is interrupted by the arrival of Maitre Jacques.

Winesburg, Ohio

The Philosopher, concerning Doctor Parcival

by Sherwood Anderson

Doctor Parcival tells George of his past in Dayton, Ohio and shares the secret of human life.

Twenty Talks to Teachers

Chapter 6: Grading the School

by Thomas E. Sanders

Evaluating a schools course of study and a subject criteria for improving it.

Walden; or, Life in the Woods

Conclusion

by Henry David Thoreau

Thoreau concludes the work by criticizing conformity in society.

The Sea-Wolf

Chapter 6

by Jack London

Hump learns more and more about the design and purpose of the Ghost. Hump discusses Captain Larsen with a new acquaintance. An incident on board ship further exposes Hump to Captain Larsen's philosophy.

Vanity Fair

Chapter 27: In Which Amelia Joins Her Regiment

by William Makepeace Thackeray

Amelia's appearance affects George's regiment. Mrs. O'Dowd has plans for Glorvina and Jos.

The Age of Innocence

Part 1, Chapter 8

by Edith Wharton

Newland continues to learn more details about the Countess Olenska's past. The Countess and Newland talk at the Duke's reception.

Flatland

Part 2, Section 20: How the Sphere Encouraged Me in a Vision

by Edwin A. Abbott

The author describes his wife's reaction to the story.

Peter Pan

Chapter 16: The Return Home

by J.M. Barrie

Having taken control of the Jolly Roger, Peter navigates the ship back to London. Wendy decides where her true place is.

Wuthering Heights

Chapter 28

by Emily Brontë

Nelly returns to the Grange after she is freed by Zillah to assure Edgar that Cathy is safe. She sends servants to bring Cathy back to the Grange, they come back empty handed. Cathy finally escapes with the help of Linton, and is reunited with Edgar right before he dies.

The Works of Edgar Allan Poe

Eleonora

by Edgar Allan Poe

The narrator tells of his life of isolation living with his cousin and aunt.

Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus

Chapter 2

by Mary Shelley

Victor grows up in a tight domestic circle, in which he flourishes, and is intrigued with the mysteries of the natural world. He begins his study of outdated alchemists and then electricity.

Little Women

Part 2, Chapter 40: The Valley of the Shadow

by Louisa May Alcott

Beth's room is prepared to make her final days as comfortable as possible. Jo's poem has a profound effect on Beth.

Sylvie and Bruno Concluded

Chapter 7: “Mein Herr”

by Lewis Carroll

Lady Muriel gets a visit from a German man.

The Heart of Happy Hollow

Chapter 8: Cahoots

by Paul Laurence Dunbar

A man visiting an old Virginia grave-yard sees two monuments side by side. One monument is inscribed with the name Robert Vaughan Fairfax and 1864, and the other simply said "Cahoots" and nothing more. The man then goes to a nearby post-office to ask the man in charge about the two monuments.

Logic: Deductive and Inductive

“Chapter 5”

by Carveth Read, M.A.

Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories

The Emperor's New Clothes

by Hans Christian Andersen

The very vain Emperor in this fairy tale is tricked by a pair of thieves.

The Wind in the Willows

Wayfarers All

by Kenneth Grahame

Rat is about to leave on another adventure with the Sea Rat, but is stopped by Mole before departing.

The Works of Edgar Allan Poe

Morella

by Edgar Allan Poe

A cursed woman's husband attempts to free her soul.

The Journey to the Center of the Earth

Chapter XXIV. WELL SAID, OLD MOLE! CANST THOU WORK I' THE GROUND SO FAST?

by Jules Verne

Walden; or, Life in the Woods

Solitude

by Henry David Thoreau

Thoreau contemplates the benefits of solitary living.

Wuthering Heights

Chapter 22

by Emily Brontë

Cathy nurses her father during the winter, she believes he is dying. Then, Cathy speaks to Heathcliff, who tells her Linton is sick because she cut off communication with him. The next day Nelly and Cathy leave to visit Wuthering Heights.

Around the World in 80 Days

Chapter 29: In Which Certain Incidents Are Narrated Which Are Only to be Met with on American Railroads

by Jules Verne

Phileas' game of whist is suddenly interrupted by Colonel Proctor, who he quickly challenges to a duel. A surprise attack forces the two to temporarily forget their differences. Passepartout is successful in his mission once again.

Moby Dick

Chapter 98: Stowing Down and Clearing Up

by Herman Melville

Ishmael finishes up his description of the processing of whale oil.