The Marble Faun
Chapter XLI: “Snow-Drops and Maidenly Delights”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Kenyon and Hilda enjoy their reunion and catch up on past events.
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Oliver Twist
Chapter 40: A Strange Interview, Which is a Sequel to the Last Chamber.
by Charles Dickens
Nancy confesses her guilt in Oliver's disappearance before telling Rose the full content of Monk and Fagin's conversation.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 18: Dark Days
by Louisa May Alcott
Mrs. March is sent for as Beth's condition worsens.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 17: Little Faithful
by Louisa May Alcott
Beth's visit to the Hummel family has unintended consequences.
Main Street
Chapter 29
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol encounters Erik while walking with Hugh, and they discuss life in Gopher Prairie. Carol encourages Erik to pursue further education. Erik slowly earns the town's acceptance.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 3: The Struggle For An Education
by Booker T. Washington
While working in the salt mines, Booker hears of an opportunity to pursue an education.
Florida Trails
Chapter V: “‘Twixt Grove and Swamp”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator discusses the orange groves and how they’ve changed; and the swamps and their surrounding environment.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 6: “Willie’s Wife”
by Lewis Carroll
The narrator, Sylvie, and Bruno meet Willie’s wife.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XV: “The Scowl and Smile”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The house becomes dreary when Phoebe leaves. The Judge pays a visit to Hepzibah much to her chagrin. He asks to speak to Clifford about hidden gold and when Hepzibah refuses, the Judge threatens to lock Clifford in an asylum. Hepzibah relents.
Peter Pan
Chapter 14: The Pirate Ship
by J.M. Barrie
Back on the Jolly Roger a despondent Captain Hook prepares the plank as he laments the absence of Peter Pan. A familiar sound evokes great fear in the captain.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Second, Chapter 3
by Victor Hugo
Gringoire watches Esmeralda, as she performs for the crowd. A mysterious stranger accuses Esmeralda of sorcery. Quasimodo's participation in the festivities comes to an end.
The Little Lame Prince
“The Prince with the Nose”
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
Because of a magician’s enchanted spell, a prince was born with a very long nose. He grows up to marry a beautiful princess, but the magician takes her away before the wedding. He travels all over the world in search of her and meets a rude fairy princess. He spies his princess behind a glass wall, but it wasn’t until he was able to admit to his nose’s size that the wall would break and he could marry his bride.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XXVII: “Myths”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Donatello tells Kenyon that he has the gift of talking to animals and tries to communcate with the creatures of nature.
The Marble Faun
Chapter IV: “The Spectre of the Catacomb”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Miriam returns to the group and acts strangely.
Treasure Island
Part Five: My Sea Adventure, Chapter 27: Pieces of Eight
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim rips free from the mast and swims to the island. He takes cover in the stockade and sees the pirates have taken over. He tries to run but is too late.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 27: The Story
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Caderousse tells Dantes (Abbe Busoni) all of the stories of betrayal during Dantes' arrest.
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 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.
David Copperfield
Chapter 61: I Am Shown Two Interesting Penitents
by Charles Dickens
David accepts an invitation from Mr. Creakle, where he encounters Uriah and Littimer.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 10: Anne's Apology
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Matthew convinces Anne to change her mind. Marilla starts to develop a motherly affection for Anne.
The Grey Fairy Book
The Daughter of Buk Ettemsuch
by Andrew Lang
One of seven daughters is the only to obey her father’s orders. She is left alive to escape, but finds herself living as the daughter of an ogre. A prince asks for her hand, but the ogre forbids her to speak unless he addresses her with the special words.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 6: Willie Lincoln's Death-bed
by Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth is once again called to work at the White House. Willie Lincoln's health continues to worsen.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXVI
by Jane Austen
Elinor finds the company of Mrs. Jennings somewhat awkward, given a lack of things in common and the brevity of their acquaintance.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 27: Vanity and Vexation of Spirit
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne attempts to change her hair color, causing less than desirable results.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXVII
by Jane Austen
Marianne is thrilled by the prospect of an anticipated visitor’s arrival, but Elinor is doubtful and critical of the return.