Main Street
Chapter 22
by Sinclair Lewis
Carols discontent with small town life continues to grow. Vida and Carol continue to argue about life in Gopher Prairie.
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The Light Princess
Story 11: “Hiss!”
by George MacDonald
When the princess goes swimming, she realizes the lake is draining away. The witch-princess who cursed her is ensuring her misery by taking away the lake that was her only joy.
American Short Fiction
The Snow-Image: A Childish Miracle
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Two children, Violet and Peony, construct a girl out of snow. This snow-image comes to life, however, their parents think she is a human girl and bring her inside where she promptly melts.
The Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice: Act 2, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Lancelot and Old Gobbo present a proposition to Bassanio. Bassianio and Graziano depart for Belmont.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 4, Chapter 4: Wrecked!
by Hugh Lofting
Tommy awakens to a dire situation, awash in the Curlew's wreckage.
Babbitt
Chapter 30
by Sinclair Lewis
Myra's, having returned from her sister's, protests her husbands strange new behavior.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 19: “The Invisible Country”
by L. Frank Baum
The friends proceed into an area that renders them invisible. They cannot see themselves or each other. A hippogyraf approaches them and begins sniffing about for the straw he smelled. They make it to the end of the Invisible Country only to find themselves trapped because of a wide ditch they could not cross.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 6
by Ross Kay
As they travel, it begins to rain and they decide to take shelter for the night as they pass through the Erie Canal. However, the hotel is questionable, as are the folk that inhabit it, so the boys are hesitant. They have no choice because of the rain and reluctantly take the rooms offered to them.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Oval Portrait
by Edgar Allan Poe
The narrator discovers a shocking painting while seeking refuge in an abandoned mansion.
Tales of the Jazz Age
My Day Chapter III
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Black Beauty
Part 3, Chapter 34: An Old War Horse
by Anna Sewell
Captain tells Black Beauty the story of his life, and his time at war.
The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 14: In London
by H.G. Wells
In London, the narrator's brother learns of the Martian attack.
The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter IX: “Narrative of John Easterling, F.R.C.P.Edin.”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Dr. Easterling is called to attend to the General’s high fever and illness.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 27
by Jack London
As they make their escape, Hump instructs Maud on the finer aspects of sailing and steering. Hump, although concerned with the nature of their situation, remains unafraid.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Brute Neighbors
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau discusses the the many wild animals that are present at Walden Pond, including two warring colonies of ants.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 22: Anne is Invited Out to Tea
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne is invited to tea by Mrs. Allan. Avonlea awaits the arrival of a new teacher.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter IV: “A Day Behind the Counter”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Judge Jaffrey Pyncheon passes by the little store. Hepzibah is also visited by Uncle Venner who gives her advise on shopkeeping. At the end of the day, Phoebe arrives unaware that the letter she sent in advance never arrived. Hepzibah tells her she can only stay one night because she might disturb Clifford.
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 24: The Lost are Found
by Laura Lee Hope
The group approaches the hut, hoping it's occupants will be able guide them out of the swamp. Alice and Ruth are surprised by the arrival of two acquaintances.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 42: All Alone
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo is deeply affected by Beth's passing, and begins to reminisce about her time in New York with Professor Bhaer.
Explorers
Christopher Columbus, Part 2
by Wilbur F. Gordy
Columbus seeks a new route to the Indies and discovers America. His frightened sailors continually want to turn back and even threaten him. After about 10 weeks they do find land and natives.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 2: “The Heart of the Tin Woodman”
by L. Frank Baum
In recounting the tale of how the Tin Man came into being, Woot the Wanderer points out the Tin Man’s duty to marry the girl that saved him from the Witch and free her from the Wicked Witch. The Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and Woot set out on an adventure to save the girl.
Winesburg, Ohio
The Teacher, concerning Kate Swift
by Sherwood Anderson
Kate, captivated by George, pays him a visit.
Main Street
Chapter 39
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol reluctantly returns to Gopher Prairie, where she is welcomed back by many of the townspeople. Carol becomes active in local activities, and soon gives birth to her daughter. Although much time has passed, life in Gopher Prairie proceeds as it always has.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XXI: “An Old Acquaintance”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Coverdale seeks out Moodie, trying to discover the secrets of Priscilla's past.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter II
by Jane Austen
Mrs. John Dashwood, Fanny, is described and is revealed here as a creature even more selfish and uncaring as her husband.