The Brown Fairy Book
The Mermaid and the Boy
by Andrew Lang
A fairy tale in which a king promises a mermaid that he will give her his first born child. The prince that is born spends his life running from the mermaid and does escape her.
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Romeo and Juliet
Act 3, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
In the streets of Verona, Tybalt and Mercutio's tempers get the best of them as Romeo attempts to keep the peace. A tragedy results in the exile of a member of the Montague family.
Babbitt
Chapter 7
by Sinclair Lewis
George gets updated on current affairs while Myra sleeps.
Great Expectations
Chapter 41
by Charles Dickens
Herbert returns home prompting Magwitch to leave. Herbert and Pip devise a plan to keep Pip out of harms way.
Deductive Logic
Exercises Part 2
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Seventh, Chapter 6
by Victor Hugo
Jehan encounters Captain Phoebus in the street and head off to find a suitable pub. Claude Frollo follows, curious at having heard the name Phoebus. Phoebus informs Jehan of his upcoming date with Esmeralda.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter V: "The First Campfire"
by Captain Quincy Allen
Jerry soon realizes the cause of the “snag” and hurries back into the boat. The boys stop for supper, joking with one another about their past adventures. Suddenly Will spots something in the woods.
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 18: The Animated Logs
by Laura Lee Hope
A hunter arrives just in time. The troupe finally encounters alligators.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 32: Of the Happy Life Oliver Began to Lead with His Kind Friends.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver slowly recovers from his wounds. Mr. Losberne and Oliver travel to London. Oliver continues to bond with Mrs. Maylie and Mis Rose.
The Grey Fairy Book
The Twin Brothers
by Andrew Lang
A fisherman and his wife wish for sons. An old woman tells the wife how to get the sons she wishes for. When the twins grow, they wish to go into the world. The first brother goes on adventures, until the signs of distress bring his brother to his aid.
The Professor
Chapter 18
by Charlotte Brontë
William's connection with his pupil grows, but she suddenly disappears. He questions Mdlle. Reuter about Mdlle. Henri.
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.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part III”
by Wilkie Collins
Walter and Marian save money and continue their investigations in hopes of finding justice against Sir Percival and Count Fosco. Laura slowly recovers herself.
The Pink Fairy Book
The Cunning Shoemaker
by Andrew Lang
A shoemaker sets out to earn money in another town. He is successful, but meets with a band of robbers who wish to take all he has earned. He devises a trick to prevent the robbers from getting the better of him. The robbers soon realize that they have been deceived, and seek out the shoemaker for revenge. He again outwits them, and so it goes on.
The War of the Worlds
Book Two—The Earth Under the Martians, Chapter 4: The Death of the Curate
by H.G. Wells
The Curate's behavior, forces the narrator to act. The narrator experiences a close encounter with the Martian visitors.
Silas Marner
Part 1, Chapter 2
by George Eliot
Silas isolates himself from all companionship, focusing on his work instead.
Main Street
Chapter 1
by Sinclair Lewis
The reader is introduced to Carol Milford, a beautiful, young woman trying to find her place in the world. Fearing a mundane life, Carol turns down a suitor in order to pursue a more bohemian lifestyle.
Dracula
Chapter 9
by Bram Stoker
Mina and Jonathan marry. Mina and Lucy write each other. Dr. Seward tells more about Renfield. Arthur leaves Lucy to take care of is father. Dr. Jack Seward and Dr. VanHelsing care for Lucy who goes from better to worse.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 24: In Which Mr. Osborne Takes Down the Family Bible
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Dobbin delivers a letter to George.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Ninth, Chapter 2
by Victor Hugo
Having been taken to a safe place by Quasimodo, Esmeralda recalls the events which have transpired. Quasimodo warns Esmerelda never to leave the church, fearing she will be killed.
David Copperfield
Chapter 8: My Holidays. Especially One Happy Afternoon
by Charles Dickens
David goes home for the holidays and is introduced to a new family member.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 10: Smoothing the Way
by Charles Dickens
Reverend Crisparkle and his mother discuss Neville's behavior the night before. The Reverend encounters Neville and Helena by the river. Reverend Crisparkle is determined to bring a peaceful end to the current feud.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 15
by Mary Shelley
The monster finds a satchel with clothes and books and decides to study the books to learn more about the world. He decides to win over the blind old man in the cottage, that the cottagers might befriend him. However, when the other discover him, they run him off because they are appalled by his appearance.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Second, Chapter 4
by Victor Hugo
Gringoire decides he will follow La Esmeralda. Quasimodo makes a sudden and unexpected appearance.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 36: Beth's Secret
by Louisa May Alcott
Beth divulges a secret to Jo concerning her health.