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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.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 24: “A Rival Magician”
by Mark Twain
The abbot and the monks were eager to bathe. The Yankee finds a telephone office in an abandoned hermit’s cave. He calls Arthur and tells him that he will travel to Camelot. When he arrives, the Yankee is disappointed at the king’s choices for his army. The Yankee goes back to the monks and proves another magician a fraud. The Yankee checks on the progress of the king and makes arrangements for a large welcome.
The Little Lame Prince
“The Frog-Prince”
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
A spoiled princess reluctantly befriends a frog, who magically transforms into a handsome prince.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
The Village
by Henry David Thoreau
In order to stay up on current affairs, Thoreau visits Concord on a regular basis.
Little Bear at Work and at Play
“Little Bear’s Promise”
by Frances Margaret Fox
Little Bear wants to be rid of caterpillars.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XLVII: “The Peasant and Contadina”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Donatello and Miriam arrive in costume telling Kenyon about the carnival.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 17: “A Tragic Transformation”
by L. Frank Baum
Shaggy and the others decide to attack. Shaggy, Files, and Ozga are instantly captured. Polychrome tries to wake up the sleeping Quox. Ann and her officers find a passage out of the pit. Shaggy Man is transformed into a dove and Ozga is transformed into a fiddle.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 32
by Emily Brontë
Lockwood leaves and comes back six months later to find Nelly living at Wuthering Heights, as Cathy's companion because Zillah left. After Hareton accidentally shoots himself, Cathy gives Nelly a book to give to him; if he accepts it Cathy vows to teach him to read and never tease him again.
David Copperfield
Chapter 45: Mr. Dick Fulfills My Aunt's Predictions
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Dick drops by to see David. Mr. Dick feels compelled to intervene in the Strong's affairs.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 1: In Which Phileas Fogg and Passepartout Accept Each Other, the One as Master, the Other as Man Around the World in 80 Days
by Jules Verne
Phineas Fogg and his sole servant, Passepartout, become acquainted.
Philosophy and Fun of Algebra
Chapter 15: "The Square Root of Minus One"
by Mary Everest Boole
The author shows the risk in forgetting to allow for what we do not know.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 3: “Birthday-Presents”
by Lewis Carroll
The chancellor and the sub-warden discuss the populace who are actually saying more bread—less taxes.
Beowulf
Chapter 30
by Francis Barton Gummere
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Preface and Introduction
by Mark Twain
The preface is a disclaimer signed by the author. In the introduction/explanation, the stranger tells the narrator his story of being a yankee in Connecticut.
The Marble Faun
Chapter V: “Miriam’s Studio”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Donatello visits Miriam in her studio.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 19
by H.G. Wells
The Invisible Man reveals his true identity. Griffin and Dr. Kemp discuss the finer points of invisibility. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Poems of Emily Brontë
Stars
by Emily Brontë
The speaker contrasts night and day.
Main Street
Chapter 36
by Sinclair Lewis
Will is bothered by Carol's apathy towards the Gopher Prairie boosting campaign. Carol and Will continue to argue about her impending departure. Carol departs for Washington.
Main Street
Chapter 18
by Sinclair Lewis
The Dramatic Club has its first meeting, and Carol finds herself in a position to influence the people of Gopher Prairie. Carol is sure the play will be failure, having witnessed the lack of preparation by the actors.
The Snow Queen
Fifth Story: The Little Robber Maiden
by Hans Christian Andersen
Gerda's travels are once again interrupted. Gerda receives more news about the whereabouts of Kay.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 17: “A Tantrum”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary awakens to hear Colin screaming and throwing a tantrum from inside his room. She is summoned to his room and scolds him for screaming. She tells him that she hates him and he should go on screaming forever. She then looks at his back claiming that there is nothing wrong with it. Colin realizes for the first time that his affliction is largely in his head.
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 Wind in the Willows
The Open Road
by Kenneth Grahame
Mole and Rat visit Mr. Toad, who invites them to join him on a trip. Toad becomes enamored with a new craze while Mole and Rat catch the train home.
The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 7: Of the Black Belt
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois discusses Albany, the heart of the Black Belt of the South.