The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 21
by Edgar Allan Poe
As the only survivors of the massacre, Pym and Peters take refuge on the island.
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Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 36: Beth's Secret
by Louisa May Alcott
Beth divulges a secret to Jo concerning her health.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 16: “The Naughty Nome”
by L. Frank Baum
Queen Ann and her officers fall into a pit in the cavern. Tik-Tok tries to conquer Ruggedo and Betsy is locked in the Chamberlain’s room. Hank attacks Ruggedo and knocks him against a wall. Meanwhile, Files, Shaggy, Ploychrome, and the Rose Princess wait outside.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 3: The Laurence Boy
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo and Meg decision to attend a New Year's Eve party causes quite a commotion.
Flatland
Part 1, Section 6: Of Recognition by Sight
by Edwin A. Abbott
The author continues to use geometric shapes to describe Flatland’s population.
Lectures on Ten British Mathematicians
Chapter 4: "George Boole"
by Alexander MacFarlane
A biography of George Boole.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 53: And Last.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver receives a share of what is his, while Monks comes to a fitting end. Mr. Brownlow, now legal guardian of Oliver, Mr. Losberne, and Mr. Grimwig stay close to Oliver's new family.
A Little Princess
Chapter 19: Anne
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Recounting of the tales of how things came to be for both Sara and the Large Family.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Farmer and the Badger
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
A badger kills a farmer’s wife, and the farmer asks a rabbit to get revenge for him.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 14: “How Gunther Outwitted Brunhild”
by James Baldwin
Gunther outwits Brunhild.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Old English Poetry
by Edgar Allan Poe
The author presents his opinion of English poetry.
Babbitt
Chapter 18
by Sinclair Lewis
George is concerned with Ted's choices and interests, which are contrary to his own. An incident at Ted's party causes tension between the Babbitt's and Littlefield's. A visit from family only increases George's irritation with matters at home.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 15: The Secret of Success in Public Speaking
by Booker T. Washington
The author continues his work as a public speaker while still devoting himself to the prosperity of the Tuskegee Institute.
Flatland
Part 1, Section 12: Of the Doctrine of Our Priests
by Edwin A. Abbott
The author explains the basic doctrine of the priests.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 20
by Edith Wharton
Newland and May travel to Europe for the honeymoon, where they visit with friends.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XXII: “The Medici Garden”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Miriam and Donatello have a discussion in the garden.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter IV
by Jane Austen
The clash between sense and sensibility is again shown in this discussion between Elinor and Marianne, and what their views on Edward and Elinor’s relationship are.
The Number Concept
“Chapter 2”
by Levi Leonard Conant, Ph. D.
The author discusses a worldwide history of number systems.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 33: The Hotel Concert
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne overcomes her stage fright to give a recital at a local upscale hotel.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 2: A Dean, and a Chapter Also
by Charles Dickens
Following the service, the Dean and Mr. Crisparkle discuss the current state of Mr. Jasper's health. Edwin Drood pays a visit to his uncle to discuss his impending nuptials with Rosa Bud.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 47: Gaunt House
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Tom Eaves gives his opinion. Lord Steyne is troubled by his son's situation, but continues to distract himself with lavish parties.
The Jungle
Chapter 22
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis jumps aboard a freight train in a state of shock. In the country Jurgis becomes a vagabond, stealing just to survive. After witnessing a mother and child, Jurgis breaks down.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 18: “A Clever Conquest”
by L. Frank Baum
After successfully waking Quox, Polychrome and Quox decide to attack. Quox is instantly captured. However, upon seeing the dragon’s ribboned locket, Ruggedo’s magical powers vanish. Quox opens the locket and eggs appear and frighten Ruggedo—chasing him away from his kingdom.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 23
by Mark Twain
With the start of Muff Potter's trial, Huck and Tom remember Muff's kindness.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Tell-Tale Heart
by Edgar Allan Poe
The narrator finds it increasingly difficult to conceal an act of violence from the authorities.