The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 11
by James Weldon Johnson
The narrator reflects on his past and experiemce being a “white man.”
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Peter Pan
Chapter 17: When Wendy Grew Up
by J.M. Barrie
A relieved Mrs. Darling provides a home for the Lost Boys. Fearing an unwanted transformation, Peter departs after making a promise to Wendy. As time passes, so does the Darling home.
Tales of the Jazz Age
May Day Chapter V
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 7: “Merlin’s Tower”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee is dressed in fine clothes, but the people want another miracle. After Merlin speaks ill of the Yankee, he has Merlin banished to the dungeon. With Clarence to assist him, the Yankee attaches gunpower to the turrets. During a thunderstorm, the tower explodes.
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 Four Million
"After Twenty Years"
by O. Henry
A long planned meeting between old friends has unexpected consequences.
Great Expectations
Chapter 33
by Charles Dickens
Estella's visit fills Pip with optimism.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 22: The Smugglers
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes becomes a successful smuggler while on board his new vessel.
The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 1: The Eve of the War
by H.G. Wells
From an observatory, the narrator witnesses a series of strange occurrences on the surface of Mars.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 44: A Round-About Chapter Between London and Hampshire
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky continues to work her way into Vanity Fair. The Rawdon Crawleys spend the holidays at Queen's Crawley. Lady Jane is not impressed by Becky's behavior.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 11
by Stephen Crane
Henry comes across two groups of soldiers. One group is retreating, while the other moves towards the battle enthusiastically. Henry joins the advancing troops, but still fears his comrades will question his momentary absence from the battle.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 3: The Struggle For An Education
by Booker T. Washington
While working in the salt mines, Booker hears of an opportunity to pursue an education.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 3, Chapter 7: The Doctor's Wager
by Hugh Lofting
Disgusted by the local custom of bullfighting, Doctor Dolittle makes a bet with the influential Don Enrique, with Prince Bumpo making a side bet of his own.
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.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 38: The Bend in the Road
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne makes declines an education opportunity in order to save Green Gables. Gilbert and Anne finally become friends.
A Little Princess
Chapter 13: One of the Populace
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara begins a story about the tropical forest, in response to the cold weather.
Florida Trails
Chapter III: “St. Johns River: Along The River Margin”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator discusses loquat trees, riverbank fishing, and the habitat along the riverbanks of the St. Johns River.
Moby Dick
Chapter 107: The Carpenter
by Herman Melville
The Carpenter is asked to make a new leg for Ahab.
Physics
Book 1
by Aristotle
The author poses some questions about principles of motion.
Moby Dick
Chapter 15: Chowder
by Herman Melville
Ishmael and Queequeg stay the Try-Pots for the evening.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter IV. THE ENEMY TO BE STARVED INTO SUBMISSION
by Jules Verne
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 12: Everything Through Electricity
by Jules Verne
Captain Nemo explains the various instruments and equipment throughout the Nautilus.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XXVII: “Myths”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Donatello tells Kenyon that he has the gift of talking to animals and tries to communcate with the creatures of nature.
Main Street
Chapter 27
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol is befriended by Maud Dyer, who proceeds to ridicule Nat Hick's assistant tailor, Erik Valborg.
Jane Eyre
Chapter VI
by Charlotte Brontë
On Jane’s second morning at Lowood, the girls are unable to wash, as the water in their pitchers is frozen. Jane quickly learns that life at the school is harsh. The girls are underfed, overworked, and forced to sit still during seemingly endless sermons. Still, she takes comfort in her new friendship with Helen, who impresses Jane with her expansive knowledge and her ability to patiently endure even the cruelest treatment from Miss Scatcherd. Helen tells Jane that she practices a doctrine of Christian endurance, which means loving her enemies and accepting her privation. Jane disagrees strongly with such meek tolerance of injustice, but Helen takes no heed of Jane’s arguments. Helen is self-critical only because she sometimes fails to live up to her ascetic standards: she believes that she is a poor student and chastises herself for daydreaming about her home and family when she should be concentrating on her studies.