The Brown Fairy Book
The Fox and the Lapp
by Andrew Lang
A fox tricks a merchant and steals his fish. He meets all sorts of clever creatures that he must outsmart on his journey back.
A fox tricks a merchant and steals his fish. He meets all sorts of clever creatures that he must outsmart on his journey back.
A young prince is offered whatever he likes best, but to his father’s dismay, he chooses a princess who is trapped by an enchantment. On his way to reach her he meets with three men, each with a special skill. Together the four men are able to work together against the magician’s spell.
Coverdale seeks out Moodie, trying to discover the secrets of Priscilla's past.
Mole, accompanied by his new friends, returns to his home. Mole sends for groceries in order to feed his guests.
Meg discovers that married life is not as easy as she thought.
Having been driven hard, Buck eventually begins to regain his strength. Buck faithfully serves his master John Thornton.
Fernand de Morcerf visits the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.
A queen marries another man after the king dies and he is especially cruel. He passes a ridiculous law that a man with a golden beard doesn’t abide by. The king goes off to war and his stepson lets the man out and he is therefore blessed by good luck and magical assistance.
Svidrigailov visits Sonia, assuring her that her family will be taken care of. After a series of strange dreams, a dazed Svidrigailov uses Dunya's revolver to take his own life.
All realize that if Sara had revealed her entire name, she would have been found much sooner.
The author presents a sermon on the subject of Christmas and self-examination.
Anne's visit to Aunt Josephine's house gives her a new perspective on city-life and wealth.
The stranger reveils the true nature of his injuries. The situation turns violent. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The Yankee reads the first newspaper and is pleased, except for the tone of flippany of the writing. The monks are impressed with the paper and the Yankee is pleased.
Jurgis and Ona celebrate their wedding, however so little money is received from the guest that Jurgis can't pay for the reception. Jurgis vows to work harder. Jurgis and Ona's past in Lithuania is revisited.
A tense situation with striking workers in Zenith forces the National Guard to intervene. George's criticism of Reverend Drew's sermon causes a noticeable change in his friends demeanor towards him.
Dantes is taken to Chateau d'If, despite the promise Villefort made to him.
Jo starts to sell her stories to provide for the family.
There is a misunderstanding between the Captain and Mrs. Budd. The ship is stopped by a cruiser.
Frightened, Pip agrees to help the stranger.
Throughout the French countryside fires burn as the revolution spreads.
Amelia Sedley and Rebecca Sharp depart from Miss Pinkerton's finishing school.
Injun Joe is finally found, causing Tom to feel a sense of relief. Tom and Huck return to the cave.
The newlyweds return to New York where Newland avoids a chance encounter with Ellen.