David Copperfield
Chapter 22: Some Old Scenes, and Some New People
by Charles Dickens
David makes new friends and sees some old acquaintances.
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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 23: "Aegri Somnia" (Latin: "troubled dreams.")
by Jules Verne
Captain Nemo discusses his many experiments with Aronnax. As the Nautilus approaches the shore, Captain Nemo becomes overwhelmed with anger.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book First, Chapter 3
by Victor Hugo
The Cardinal's appearance signals the end of Gringoire's play and the crowd turns its attention upcoming election of the Pope of Fools.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 43: Surprises
by Louisa May Alcott
Laurie and Amy return home with some surprising news. Professor Bhear, in town on business, pays a visit to Jo.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Story of Urashima Taro, the Fisher Lad
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
How disobedience ruined the life of Urashima Taro.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 3
by Mary Shelley
Victor’s mother dies from scarlet fever she caught from nursing Elizabeth back to health just before he leaves for the university at Ingolstadt. He is discouraged in the study of the natural sciences, but continues his studies in the sciences after an encouraging chemistry lecture.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 4: “The Gloria Scott”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
While in college, Holmes visits a friend and strikes a tender spot when talking to his friend’s father. This leads him into his investigation of a mystery involving blackmail.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Continued by Marian Halcombe, Part I”
by Wilkie Collins
An excerpt from Marian's diary reveals the events at Limmeridge house after Mr. Gilmore's departure. Laura attempts to free herself from the prospect of marriage by revealing a secret, but Sir Percival's reaction is not as she supposed. Marian shares news of Walter's departure.
The Scarlet Letter
Introduction: “The Custom-House”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
This introduction provides a frame for the main narrative of The Scarlet Letter. The nameless narrator, who shares quite a few traits with the book’s author, takes a post as the “chief executive officer,” or surveyor, of the Salem Custom House. This section introduces us to the narrator and establishes his desire to contribute to American culture.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Begun by Walter Hartright, Part X”
by Wilkie Collins
News comes that unsettles the residents of Limmeridge. Marian reveals what she knows to Walter. Arrangements are made for his departure.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 16
by Edith Wharton
Archer visits May in Florida, but finds his mind wondering as he talks with her.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XV: "Rene in the Hands of His Enemies"
by Kirk Munroe
Rene manages to befriend one of his captors, but fears that all hope is lost. The tribe prepares for feasting and torture.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 1
by Edgar Allan Poe
A sudden and violent storm interrupts Pym's sailing trip.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 8
by Mary Shelley
Justine confesses to the crime even though she is innocent. Victor believes her innocence, however she is executed. Victor is consumed in guilt because his creation has killed two members of his family.
Dickens' Christmas Stories
A Christmas Tree
by Charles Dickens
The author shares some of his Christmas experiences and memories regarding the meaning of the Christmas tree.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 21: “The New England Holiday”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Echoing the novel’s beginning, the narrator describes another public gathering in the marketplace, but this time the purpose is to celebrate the installation of a new governor. Hester receives uneasines news about her journey and Chillingworth.
Main Street
Chapter 31
by Sinclair Lewis
A late night visit from Erik, causes rumors to spread about Carol. While discussing the current situation in Gopher Prairie, Vida discloses her prior relationship with Will to Carol. Carol's discomfort continues to grow.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 13: The Vicissitudes of Slave Life
by Frederick Douglass
The deaths of the master and his son reminds Mr. Douglass of his powerlessness.
Melmoth the Wanderer
Melmoth the Wanderer
by Charles Robert Maturin
The central character, John Melmoth, is a scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for 150 extra years of life and spends that time searching for someone who will take over the pact for him; the novel actually takes place in the present, but this backstory is revealed through several nested stories-within-a-story that work backwards through time (usually through the Gothic trope of old books).
Vanity Fair
Chapter 61: In Which Two Lights are Put Out
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Two family patriarchs pass away without full reconciliation. Amelia's newfound wealth brings a new set of "friends".
Winesburg, Ohio
Godliness, a Tale in Four Parts: Part 1, concerning Jesse Bentley
by Sherwood Anderson
The Civil War brings many changes to Jesse Bentley's life,
Crime and Punishment
Part 2, Chapter 4
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Zossimov accepts an invitation from Razumikhin. Zosimov, Razumikhin, and Nastasya discuss the pawnbroker's murder and the subsequent arrest of a painter.
Moby Dick
Chapter 134: The Chase--Second Day
by Herman Melville
Ahab comes at Moby Dick head on. Crew members are lost when things do not go as planned.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 15: Impeached
by Charles Dickens
Neville is questioned in regards to Edwin's whereabouts. Mr. Grewgious' delivers the news of Edwin and Rosa's decision not to wed to Jasper.
Crime and Punishment
Part 2, Chapter 7
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov provides some assistance to the dying Marmeladov and his family. After returning home Raskolnikov once again callapses.