Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 9: “The Farewell-Party”
by Lewis Carroll
They all attend the party.
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Up from Slavery
Chapter 8: Teaching School in a Stable and a Hen House
by Booker T. Washington
The Tuskegee School opens despite a number of setbacks. Booker turns to the community for contributions.
Main Street
Chapter 31
by Sinclair Lewis
A late night visit from Erik, causes rumors to spread about Carol. While discussing the current situation in Gopher Prairie, Vida discloses her prior relationship with Will to Carol. Carol's discomfort continues to grow.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 7: Early Days at Tuskegee
by Booker T. Washington
The author is asked to start a new school in Tuskegee. As Booker prepares to procure a building for the new school, he observes the conditions and behaviors of the people of Tuskegee, always remaining hopeful.
Pygmalion
Act 1
by George Bernard Shaw
Foul weather brings a common flower girl, note-taker, and gentleman together. The note-taker and the gentleman reveal their identities to one another.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 13: Castles in the Air
by Louisa May Alcott
The children discuss their dreams. Laurie and Meg argue about the future.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 13”
by Oscar Wilde
Dorian reveals secrets to Basil, but is suddenly angered towards his old friend.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Second, Chapter 1
by Victor Hugo
Gringoire, broke and depressed, walks the streets of Paris, eventually ending up at the Place de Gréve.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Death of Abu Nowas and of His Wife”
by Andrew Lang
Abu Nowas went to the Sultan telling of his dead wife. The Sultan got him a new wife and a decent dowry, which was spent almost immediately. Abu Nowas is able to trick both the Sultan and the Sultana and gets more money for his cunning.
Great Expectations
Chapter 33
by Charles Dickens
Estella's visit fills Pip with optimism.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 9: “A Jester and a Bear”
by Lewis Carroll
Sylvie, Bruno, My Lady, and the Professor wander through the gardens. There is a silly limmerick about a headless bear.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“Lovely Ilonka”
by Andrew Lang
A prince sets out on a quest to find a bride. He searched for and acquired three bulrushes that contained three beautiful maidens, however when he broke the first two he has no water to offer them, so he saves the third until he is near a well. The prince is swindled by the swineherder and is instead married to his daughter rather than the beautiful maiden. The prince is able to claim the crown and when the maiden is discovered by the prince’s servant, she is brought to the castle as a servant and put under the tricks of the new queen. However, the king discovers his true love and has the swineherder and his family executed.
The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 4: The Cylinder Opens
by H.G. Wells
After much anticipation, the aliens finally emerge from the craft.
Flatland
Preface to the second and revised edition
by Edwin A. Abbott
The preface to the book.
Great Expectations
Chapter 55
by Charles Dickens
Pip remains loyal to Magwitch, as Herbert and Wemmick both prepare to marry their fiancees.
The Brown Fairy Book
The Turtle and His Bride
by Andrew Lang
A turtle asks a girl to marry him, and she consents, not taking him seriously. He then tries to force her to be his, and she finally gets revenge on him.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the First: Recalled to Life—Chapter 1: The Period
by Charles Dickens
A description of the time period is presented to the reader.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Three Brothers
by Andrew Lang
How one brother overcame many trials and finally married his love.
Great Expectations
Chapter 22
by Charles Dickens
Herbert tells Pip the story of Miss Havisham.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Reading
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau discusses classic literature and its benefits.
The Brown Fairy Book
How Some Wild Animals Became Tame Ones
by Andrew Lang
The miller’s wedding was to be a big event, therefore he invited men and animals alike. Various animals go on their way to the wedding until a young boy warns them of the cruelty of man. Those that don’t heed his advice never return from the wedding and remain the servants of man.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“Clever Maria”
by Andrew Lang
Maria was the youngest and prettiest of the merchant’s daughters. When the merchant leaves on business, she is the only one to obey his wishes and begins a bizarre courtship with the king through their antics in an attempt to out-perform the other.
Philosophy and Fun of Algebra
Chapter 6: "The First Hebrew Algebra"
by Mary Everest Boole
A brief history of Hebrew algebra.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 4: Oliver, Being Offered Another Place, Makes His First Entry Into Public Life.
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Sowerberry decides to take Oliver on as his apprentice.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 20: “Light Come, Light Go”
by Lewis Carroll
Lady Muriel meets Sylvie and Bruno.