The Blue Fairy Book
The History of Jack the Giant-Killer
by Andrew Lang
A boy named Jack is able to conquer a number of giants with the help of magic and wit.
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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.
A Short Account of the History of Mathematics
Sir Isaac Newton
by W.W. Rouse Ball
A biography of Sir Isaac Newton.
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.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Continued by Vincent Gilmore, Part II”
by Wilkie Collins
Mr. Gilmore describes the interactions between Sir Percival and the two ladies of the house. As he prepares to depart for London he takes an opportunity to speak to Laura regarding her marriage plans.
Treasure Island
Part Two: The Sea Cook, Chapter 10: The Voyage
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Mr. Arrow is discovered as a hopeless drunk and disappears one night. Job replaces him as first mate. Jim is entranced with Silver and his parrot. Jim gets hungry and climbs into a barrel for an apple.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter IV: "Jerry Meets Trouble Half Way"
by Captain Quincy Allen
The boys arrive in Florida, after an uneventful trip, and prepare the boat for their journey south. Will reflects on past adventures as they all wonder at what adventures they will find. Things seem to be going well, until they hit a snag.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 3
by H.G. Wells
The stranger’s belongings arrive and the experiments begin. Mr. Hall sees something peculiar. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
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.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 21
by H.G. Wells
Griffin tells Dr. Kemp about his first experiences after becoming invisible. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Flappers and Philosophers
Head and Shoulders
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Horace Tarbox is known as a prodigy. He sees a plan for his life, until he meets Marcia Meadow. The knock at his door changes all the plans he thought he had.
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 15
by Edith Wharton
Newland departs for Florida in spite of a request by Ellen.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Chapter VIII: The Queen’s Croquet-Ground
by Lewis Carroll
Alice, now in the garden, meets the Queen and King. Alice is spectator to a rather unusual croquet match.
Moby Dick
Chapter 16: The Ship
by Herman Melville
Ishmael and Queequeg board the Pequod.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Old English Poetry
by Edgar Allan Poe
The author presents his opinion of English poetry.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the First: Recalled to Life—Chapter 6: The Shoemaker
by Charles Dickens
Lucie is reunited with her father.
Peter Pan
Chapter 5: The Island Come True
by J.M. Barrie
Having arrived in Neverland, Wendy and her brothers are introduced to the lost boys. Captain Hook, sensing his nemesis has returned, continues to plot his revenge. Tinkerbell's jealousy of Wendy continues to grow.
The Brown Fairy Book
The Enchanted Head
by Andrew Lang
A man is cursed by a wicked fairy and is doomed to be only a head to the world. However, he is very powerful and is able to complete impossible deeds to impress the sultan and marry his daughter.
The Pink Fairy Book
How the Hermit Helped to Win the King’s Daughter
by Andrew Lang
A king advertises that he will wed his daughter to one who can make a ship that will float on both land and sea. Three brothers each have their hand at building such a ship, but the kindness of the youngest allows him success, as he befriends a holy hermit. The group journeys to the kingdom, picking up friends along the way. Unfortunately, the king changes the rules when they arrive, but the man's new friends help him to meet the king’s demands.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Second, Chapter 7
by Victor Hugo
In order to avert a tragedy, Esmeralda agrees to marry Gringoire. Gringoire finally gets some rest.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Invisible Prince
by Andrew Lang
How the Prince of the Air found his way to the Golden Isle.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Tinder-Box
by Andrew Lang
A soldier of unworthy morals becomes king by nefarious means.
Main Street
Chapter 6
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol accompanies Kennicott on a hunting trip, admiring the natural landscape of Gopher Prairie. Carol is introduced to the like minded Vida Sherwin and Guy Pollock. Carol's home refurnishing is met with disdain by a miserly and religious neighbor. Carol hosts a party of her own, hoping it will have some influence on the townspeople of Gopher Prairie.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 12: A Night with Durdles
by Charles Dickens
While proceeding to the Cathedral late at night, Jasper and Durdles secretly observe the behavior of Crisparkle and Neville. Jasper recalls an odd experience he had at the crypt while Durdles later experiences something strange himself.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Eighth, Chapter 4
by Victor Hugo
Her spirit broken, Esmeralda is taken to her cell, in the Tournelle. After some time has pased Claude Frollo visits the condemned prisoner, eventually professing his love for her.