Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 22: “The Banquet”
by Lewis Carroll
The narrator takes a walk in the country lost in his memories. He visits the old man sitting on the porch.
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Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 30: Consequences
by Louisa May Alcott
Mrs. Chester's fair allows the girls to show off their individual talents. Aunt Carrol's decision leaves Jo dissapointed.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 29
by Jack London
Now on "Endeavor Island", Hump and Maud are determined to make the best of the situation.
The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter II: “Of the Strange Manner in Which a Tenant Came to Cloomber”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The narrator and his sister spy a light in Cloomber Tower and discover two people inside.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 18: The Devilfish
by Jules Verne
Captain Nemo's behavior changes dramatically after departing the American coast. The Nautilus and her crew encounter the giant squid.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 2: “Mistress Mary Quite Contrary”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary is sent to live with an English clergyman and his five children. Afterwards, she is sent to live with Archibald Craven, a hermit uncle. She meets the housekeeper, Mrs. Medlock—she and Mary instantly dislike each other.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 8: “The Robin Who Showed the Way”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary continues her search for the secret garden, to no avail. Martha tells Mary that her mother is truly enchanted by the stories of the girl from India. While skipping rope down a small pathway, she discovers a hidden door which she unlocks with the key she found earlier. Inside, she finds the secret garden.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 47: Harvest Time
by Louisa May Alcott
After the sudden death of Aunt March, Joe and the Professor inherit Plumfield. The novel closes as Mrs. March celebrates her sixtieth birthday surrounded by her daughters and extended family.
The Brown Fairy Book
The Knights of the Fish
by Andrew Lang
A fairy tale about two boys born to a man who catches a magical fish. They go their separate ways and have their separate adventures. Both end in success.
Crime and Punishment
Part 2, Chapter 3
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov's health continues to decline, eventually resulting in a period of unconsciousness. Raskolnikov is introduced to Zossimov.
Lectures on Ten British Mathematicians
Chapter 1: "George Peacock"
by Alexander MacFarlane
A biography of George Peacock.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“Lucky Luck”
by Andrew Lang
A fairy tale about a prince who longs for a bride, but his father tries to keep him from his goal for that would mean the end of his reign. When the prince gets his bride, his servant overhears the perilous plans of the king and helps the prince to avoid imminent death. The servant is turned to stone for spoiling the king’s plan and the prince is set on a quest to find Lucky Luck to figure out how to bring his faithful servant back to life.
David Copperfield
Chapter 16: I Am a New Boy in More Senses Than One
by Charles Dickens
David finally meets the headmaster, and continues to make new friends at Canterbury. Jack Maldon's departure leaves Annie very emotional.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 8: A Hand at Cards
by Charles Dickens
Miss Pross is reunited with her long lost brother. Carton comes up with a plan to help Darnay and coerces Barsad into helping him.
Ethan Frome
Chapter 3
by Edith Wharton
Ethan thinks about the previous evenings events. Zeena leaves for Bettsbridge.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 30
by Emily Brontë
Nelly's narrative ends; Zillah is now who tells Nelly about Cathy. Before Linton dies Cathy takes care of herself; after Linton dies, Cathy will not let Zillah or Hareton be nice to her.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“Eisenkopf ”
by Andrew Lang
How Peter outwits Eisenkopf and finds love.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 6: “Willie’s Wife”
by Lewis Carroll
The narrator, Sylvie, and Bruno meet Willie’s wife.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 11
by Jack London
A discussion of life, nature, and existence with Captain Larsen ends in a rather strange act of violence towards Hump.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Introduction
by Frederick Douglass
Introduction by James McCune Smith.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 22: The Sea Still Rises
by Charles Dickens
The peasants, led by Madame Defarge, exact revenge.
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.
The Olive Fairy Book
The Snake Prince
by Traditional
An old woman who has nothing finds a snake in her water jar, and wishes for death. Instead, she discovers a necklace, which earns her wealth. The king buys the necklace, but finds it replaced with the son he so desires.The prince and princess are wed, but she wishes to know the secret of the prince. He warns her of the consequences, which come to pass when he reveals the secret. The princess must work to break the enchantment to get back her prince.
Logic: Deductive and Inductive
“Chapter 13”
by Carveth Read, M.A.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Fourth, Chapter 2
by Victor Hugo
Claude Frollo's destiny is predetermined, but unforeseen events deeply affect his love and devotion to others.