The Iliad
Book 11: The Third Battle, and the Acts of Agamemnon
by Homer
Zeus fills the Achaeans with fear before sending an important message to Hector. Odysseus Diomedes inspire the Achaeans fight courageously.
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Silas Marner
Part 2, Chapter 19
by George Eliot
Godfrey and Nancy arrive at Silas' cottage attempting to make amends for the past.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 12: Religious Nature Awakened
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass is introduced to the concept of abolition.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Three Robes”
by Andrew Lang
A story about a king who remarries after his wife’s death. His new queen kills him and intends to kill his children, but they escape. When the prince of Greece comes for the king’s daughter, the new queen sends her daughter who is expected to weave three robes for the prince. The king’s daughter makes the robes for the mistaken princess, but the prince finds her and they marry instead.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 12: In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture Across the Indian Forests, and What Ensued
by Jules Verne
Phileas and Passepartout journey through India on an elephant. Sir Francis' explanation of the the suttee appalls both Passepartout and Phileas.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 46: Unlimited Credit
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Danglers at his home to speak to him about a business arrangement.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 30
by Jack London
In order to weather the elements, Hump and Maud make use of their available materials.
David Copperfield
Chapter 62: A Light Shines on My Way David Copperfield
by Charles Dickens
Agnes and David's relationship continues to flourish.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 14: The Two Prisoners
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes is visited by the inspector in his dungeon cell.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 8: A Chapter of Horrors
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Gore is more severe in his treatment of the slaves than his predecessor.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 24: “The Frogs’ Birthday-Treat”
by Lewis Carroll
Queen Titania’s baby is missing.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part IV”
by Wilkie Collins
Walter is happy with married life, but determines to continue with his investigations of Fosco. He calls on Pesca for assistance.
Stories from Around the World
“The Grateful Foxes”
by Traditional
A man saves a fox cub, and later its parents save his son’s life.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XII: “Coverdale’s Hermitage”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Coverdale uses his "hermitage" to try to learn more about the stranger and Zenobia's relationship.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XVI: “Leave-Takings”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Coverdale decides to leave Blithedale for the city.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 12
by Emily Brontë
Catherine, delirious from not eating for three days, talks about her childhood with Heathcliff. When Edgar sees the terrible shape Catherine is in, he scolds Nelly for not calling him sooner; when the doctor arrives he predicts that Catherine will not survive her illness. While this is going on, Isabella runs away with Heathcliff.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 16
by Jack London
Now having been promoted, Hump runs the ship with the assistance of Louis. Captain Larsen continues to make life on ship unpleasant for the mutinous sailors. Johnson and Leach bide their time while waiting for another opportunity to take out Captain Larsen. Leach, fearing that death is eminent, asks a favor of Hump.
David Copperfield
Chapter 63: A VIsitor
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Peggotty pays a visit to David and Agnes.
Silas Marner
Part 1, Chapter 8
by George Eliot
With all the evidence of the crime destroyed, the villagers continue to search for a suspect. Godfrey discovers what has happened to his horse.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 12: “The Search for the Wicked Witch”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends fight wolves, crows, and bees, and are captured by the Flying Monkeys. The Wicked Witch tries to take Dorothy’s Silver Shoes but Dorothy throws a bucket of water on her and melts her away!
The Jungle
Chapter 8
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis is once again confronted by union representatives and agrees to join. Jurgis convinces the rest of the family to join the union as the becomes deeply devoted to its cause.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 22: Pleasant Meadows
by Louisa May Alcott
Mr. March arrives just in time for Christmas Day.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 7: More Confidences Than One
by Charles Dickens
Neville confides his past to the Reverend, openly admitting to feelings of "bitter hatred". Neville and the Reverend Crisparkle briefly discuss the situation between Edwin and Rosa.
A Little Princess
Chapter 18: “I Tried Not to Be”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
All realize that if Sara had revealed her entire name, she would have been found much sooner.
Flappers and Philosophers
The Ice Palace
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Sally Carrol thinks that she wants a different life than the one she leads in the South, with a man who isn't like the boys she grew up with. Her engagement to Henry and her trip North show her what that different life would be like.