Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral
"Thoughts on the Works of Providence."
by Phillis Wheatley
A R I S E, my soul, on wings enraptur'd, rise
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The Marble Faun
Author’s Preface
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The preface to the novel.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter VIII: “A Modern Arcadia”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Coverdale compares the feminine characteristics of Zenobia and Priscilla. He discusses the plan for the community at Blithedale, and the reaction of those outside the community.
The Marble Faun
Conclusion
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The author’s anticipated conclusion.
The Last of the Mohicans
Author's Introduction
by James Fenimore Cooper
The Author’s introduction is presented to the reader, giving some some insight into the interaction between native tribes and white settlers.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 12: Quite a Sentimental Chapter
by William Makepeace Thackeray
George's behavior bothers Dobbin.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Poetic Principle
by Edgar Allan Poe
The author presents his opinion on poetry and the ultimate goal of art.
Main Street
Chapter 2
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol is introduced to Will Kennicott while visiting a friend, and soon they begin their courtship.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 30
by Edith Wharton
Changing circumstances bring Ellen and Newland together again.
A Little Princess
Chapter 6: The Diamond Mines
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
In one of Captain Crewe's letters, he reveals an interesting story causing much excitement in all the girls.
The Wind in the Willows
The Open Road
by Kenneth Grahame
Mole and Rat visit Mr. Toad, who invites them to join him on a trip. Toad becomes enamored with a new craze while Mole and Rat catch the train home.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 17
by Edith Wharton
Newland pays a visit to Mrs. Mingott. Medora asks a favor of Newland.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter III: “A Knot of Dreamers”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The introduction of Zenobia and the ideals the community plans to live by during their "experiment" at Blithedale
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 4”
by Oscar Wilde
Dorian reveals his interest in Sibyl Vane to Lord Henry.
Selected Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson
"Health and Mountains"
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The author describes the beauty and benefits of the mountains.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 11: Anne's Impressions of Sunday-School
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne is not impressed with the service at Sunday-school.
Main Street
Chapter 10
by Sinclair Lewis
While touring the outskirts of Gopher Prairie, Carol meets Miles Bjornstam, the town sole Democrat. Carol unsuccessfully attempts to introduce Will to the art of Poetry. A less opinionated Carol finds greater acceptance with the ladies of the Jolly Seventeen.
Babbitt
Chapter 9
by Sinclair Lewis
After the conclusion of the dinner party, George makes a confession to Myra.
The Iliad
Pope's Introduction to the Iliad of Homer
by Homer
Alexander Pope's introduction to the work.
The Story of Siegfried
The Foreword
by James Baldwin
The author explains the Icelandic and Germanic background of the tale of Siegfried, and how he added his own flavor to it.
Pygmalion
Act 3
by George Bernard Shaw
Higgins presents Eliza to a new crowd. Freddy finds himself infatuated with Eliza.
The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 14: Of the Sorrow Songs
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois explains and presents the Sorrow Songs of the olden days.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Four: A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms: Chapter 9
by Jonathan Swift
A grand debate at the general assembly of the HOUYHNHNMS, and how it was determined. The learning of the HOUYHNHNMS. Their buildings. Their manner of burials. The defectiveness of their language.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 10: The P.C. and P.O.
by Louisa May Alcott
The secretive Pickwick Club is disclosed to the reader.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 2
by James Fenimore Cooper
Magua agrees to lead Alice, Cora, and Major Heyward to Fort William Henry by means of a secret path. The group encounters an interesting stranger along the way.