A Lincoln Anthology
The Boy’s Life of Lincoln
by Helen Nicolay
A short biographical sketch of Abe Lincoln.
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Dracula
Chapter 14
by Bram Stoker
The Harkers meet with Van Helsing and discuss Jonathan’s experiences with Count Dracula. Van Helsing and Seward discuss the injured children.
The Brown Fairy Book
The Lion and the Cat
by Andrew Lang
The cat and the lion are brothers. Although the lion is stronger, the cat has a magical golden ball to protect himself. However, the ball is actually a handsome young man that is under a spell and can only be released by two young maidens.
Black Beauty
Part 1, Chapter 16: The Fire
by Anna Sewell
A potential tragedy is averted by the lifesaving heroism of James Howard.
The Olive Fairy Book
The Prince and the Princess in the Forest
by Traditional
A prince and his mother set off into the world after the king’s death. The son is brave and clever, while his mother is a coward. She tricks him to help a robber in order to save her own life. The prince rescues a princess, and in turn is rescued by the princess. They are wed, and would live happily, but curiosity leads them both into trouble once more.The prince must find his way back to the princess and avenge himself against the robber and the wrongs committed by his mother.
The Open Boat: A Tale Intended to be After the Fact. Being the Experience of Four Men Sunk from the Steamer Commodore
Chapter 1
by Stephen Crane
The men aboard a tiny boat discover they are sinking. The captain is hurt and unable to assist the men other than moral support. The men continue to fear each crashing wave that threatens to sink their dingy.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XLIV: “The Deserted Shrine”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Upon noticing the flame’s gone out, Kenyon goes inside to investigate.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Two: A Voyage to Brobdingnag: Chapter 1
by Jonathan Swift
A great storm described; the long boat sent to fetch water; the author goes with it to discover the country. He is left on shore, is seized by one of the natives, and carried to a farmer’s house. His reception, with several accidents that happened there. A description of the inhabitants.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XXIII: “Miriam and Hilda”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Miriam goes to Hilda and speaks of her own guilty feelings.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 2”
by Oscar Wilde
Lord Henry’s influence on Dorian begins. Basil considers what to do with the painting.
How Sammy Went to Coral-Land
Chapter 1
by Emily Paret Atwater
The author talks about Sammy, a salmon, Aunt Sheen, the oldest and largest fish, and several other varieties of fish in the water. Aunt Sheen warns Sammy not to swim alone, but to travel in a pack of other fish. Sammy disobeys her and swims off looking for adventure. He continues on away from the river and into the ocean.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 21”
by Mark Twain
The duke and the dauphin continued to perfect their craft. Huck witnesses a shooting.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 12
by H.G. Wells
The Invisible Man takes revenge on the inhabitants of The Coach and Horses. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 3
by Edgar Allan Poe
While in hiding upon ship, Pym receives a strange and ominous message.
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.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Strong Prince”
by Andrew Lang
A prince finds a sword near a river that gives him great strength. He kills a band of robbers and his mother marries the leader. The leader steals his sword and blinds the prince. A giant then helps the prince get his sword back and blind the leader. The giant then gives his daughter to the prince and they live happily ever after.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 40: A Strange Interview, Which is a Sequel to the Last Chamber.
by Charles Dickens
Nancy confesses her guilt in Oliver's disappearance before telling Rose the full content of Monk and Fagin's conversation.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 30: “The Tragedy of the Manor-House”
by Mark Twain
The woman and her family members die at midnight. They hear the sons knocking and escape before they are spotted. They come upon people hanging from trees and see a mob of people. A storm comes and they escape. They find the manor of the house has been hanged and the family burned. The Yankee leads the mob to the three sons who escaped and killed the manor.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 7: Anne Says Her Prayers
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Marilla begins her upbringing of Anne.
Dracula
Chapter 22
by Bram Stoker
The group works to sterilize the boxes as quickly as possible. Mina is tormented by her “unclean” status, and contemplates her fate.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 6, Chapter 2: Thoughts of Home
by Hugh Lofting
Doctor Dolittle addresses the subject of returning back to Puddleby.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Reading
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau discusses classic literature and its benefits.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XXXIX: “The World’s Cathedral”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hilda wanders into a cathedral and becomes entranced by its magic.
The War of the Worlds
Book Two—The Earth Under the Martians, Chapter 7: The Man on Putney Hill
by H.G. Wells
The narrator runs into a disheveled artilleryman, who relays some information about the Martian situation.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XI: “The Arched Window”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Phoebe takes Clifford to the front window to gaze at the street outside. Clifford is horrified at an organ-grinder’s monkey. Phoebe goes to church and, though they dress and attempt to go, Clifford and Hepzibah realize that they cannot go any farther.