A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 12: “Slow Torture”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee is bothered by his armor and becomes irritable. The woman, Sandy, is annoying him with her constant inane babble.
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David Copperfield
Chapter 12: Liking Life on My Own Account no Better, I Form a Great Resolution
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Micawber, having resolved his debts, returns home. David decides to run away, but finds himself taken advantage of in the process.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Continued by Vincent Gilmore, Part III”
by Wilkie Collins
Mr. Gilmore details the circumstances surrounding the creation of the marriage contract and the financial state of Miss Fairlie's affairs. He meets Walter, who seems much altered from the man he was.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 26: “The First Newspaper”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee reads the first newspaper and is pleased, except for the tone of flippany of the writing. The monks are impressed with the paper and the Yankee is pleased.
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.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 1. “The Earthquake”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy, her cousin Zeb, her kitten, the horse and buggy fall through a crack, which is quite scary, but the animals begin to talk.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 27
by James Fenimore Cooper
The Hurons discover Uncas has escaped. Magua and the dead woman are discovered in the cave. Magua persuades the Hurons to follow his lead once more.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 18
by Mary Shelley
Victor puts off the creation of the female creature and decides he needs to travel to England to gather information. He begins a two-year tour of England in order to fill his obligation before his marriage to Elizabeth.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XI: "Into the Interior"
by Laura Lee Hope
The girls are helped by Hank Belton. They discover that he hires out men for work and Grace hopes to hear news of her brother. Mr. Hammond takes the girls to his camp.
Flappers and Philosophers
The Four Fists
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Samuel Meredith recalls some pivotal moments in his life.
Miscellaneous Poems
A Madrigal
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Dream days of fond delight and hours"
Tales of the Jazz Age
May Day Chapter I
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
May Day, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a tale that interweaves the stories of the underprivileged and of the wealthy during the May Day riots of 1919.
Babbitt
Chapter 31
by Sinclair Lewis
Feeling guilty for his treatment of his Myra, George breaks off his relationship with Tanis.
Historic American Documents
Patrick Henry’s Speech to the Virginia House of Burgesses, Richmond, Virginia March 23, 1775
by Patrick Henry
A transcription of Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty or give me death!" speech made before the Virginia House of Burgesses.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 1: Chiswick Mall
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia Sedley and Rebecca Sharp depart from Miss Pinkerton's finishing school.
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 11
by Edith Wharton
Newland decides he must protect Ellen from herself. Newland meets with Letterblair to discuss the Countess' affairs.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 2: “The Yellow Face”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A man asks Holmes to investigate the strange behavior of his wife.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Sixth, Chapter 3
by Victor Hugo
As Quasimoto awaits punishment, two Parisian women and a country woman compare the pillories of Paris and Reims before stopping to see a performance by Esmeralda. The country woman tells the story of Paquette-la-Chanterfleurie and her child. The women pay a tribute to the recluse.
The Jungle
Chapter 13
by Upton Sinclair
Elzibieta's youngest son passes away. Jurgis accepts a job at the fertilizer factory, suffering from physical illness almost immediately. Elzbieta finds work so her remaining sons can return to school.
Tales of the Jazz Age
The Camel's Back
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Camel's Back, a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is the tale of a man in love, Perry Parkhurst, who presents his girlfriend with an ultimatum: get married or end the relationship forever. After ending the relationship, a heartbroken Parkhurst attends the Citrus Ball in a camel costume, determined to win her back.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 40: In Which Becky Is Recognized by the Family
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Pitt sends an invitation to family. Rebecca continues to make grand plans.
Lyrics of Sunshine and Shadow
The Discovery
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"These are the days of elfs and fays:"
The Brown Fairy Book
Pivi and Kabo
by Andrew Lang
A short story with a protagonist and antagonist that mirror the good things that happen when one obeys directions and the bad things that occur when one doesn’t. Through magic “good” conquers “evil.”
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 18
by Edith Wharton
Newland and Ellen discuss possible futures.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Six Hungry Beasts”
by Andrew Lang
The animals of the forest are hungry. The fox manages the best of all the beasts because he is clever enough to trick them into giving him their family members and other animals.
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