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Chapter 4: In the Family of Senator Jefferson Davis

by Elizabeth Keckley

Elizabeth goes to work for the Davis family as a free woman.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Book Ninth, Chapter 4

by Victor Hugo

Aware of Esmeralda's love for Captain Phoebus, Quasimodo decides to grab the attention of the young captain.

The War of the Worlds

Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 11: At the Window

by H.G. Wells

Now at his home, the narrator talks with a soldier about the current state of affairs.

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.

My Bondage and My Freedom

Letter to His Old Master. "To My Old Master, Thomas Auld."

by Frederick Douglass

Letter to His Old Master. "To My Old Master, Thomas Auld."

Agnes Grey

Chapter III: A Few More Lessons

by Anne Brontë

Agnes Grey details the challenges posed by her charges, and the strained relations she feels within the family. She rises to the challenge, determined to succeed.

The Grey Fairy Book

The Ogre

by Andrew Lang

A simple boy is driven into the world by his mother’s treatment of him. He meets with an ogre, who treats him well and assists him. The ogre allows him to visit his family, but his ignorance leads him into trouble twice. The third visit brings more wisdom, and the rewards that come with his new knowledge.

The Journey to the Center of the Earth

CHAPTER XLIV. SUNNY LANDS IN THE BLUE MEDITERRANEAN

by Jules Verne

The Scarlet Letter

Chapter 17: “The Pastor and His Parishioner”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

In the forest, Hester and Dimmesdale are finally able to escape both the public eye and Chillingworth. They join hands and sit in a secluded spot near a brook. Hester tells Dimmesdale that Chillingworth is her husband. The former lovers plot to steal away on a ship to Europe, where they can live with Pearl as a family.

The Little Lame Prince

Chapter 1

by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik

There is a christening and the nurse drops the newborn prince. the Queen dies.

A Christmas Carol

“Stave I”

by Charles Dickens

Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his deceased business partner. Marley's ghost warns Ebenezer to expect three more visitors.

The Yellow Fairy Book

The Magic Ring

by Andrew Lang

Martin saves the lives of a dog and a cat and gains a magic ring. The ring wins him the hand of a princess, but she does not want to marry a poor man and has him put into a tower to starve, accused of witchcraft. But his faithful friends bring him the magic ring and food, and soon the King lets him out, and he forgives his wife.

Anne of Green Gables

Chapter 17: A New Interest in Life

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Longing to see Diana, Anne returns to school.

The Marble Faun

Chapter XXXIII: “Pictured Windows”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Donatello and Kenyon continue on their journey and comment on their natural surroundings.

Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef

Part II, Chapter VII

by James Fenimore Cooper

The Molly is forced onto the breakers. Spike is willing to sacrifice all else for his own escape.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Adventure 12: “The Adventure of the Copper Beeches”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

A woman employs Sherlock Holmes to keep watch over her as she takes a mysterious position as a governess. The woman has to comply to bizarre requirements and senses something amiss in the environment of the house.

Crime and Punishment

Part 3, Chapter 3

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Raskolnikov's condition improves, for a little while at least. Raskolnikov makes a confession to Pulcheria. Raskolnikov becomes agitated when discussing Dunya's upcoming nuptials.

Silas Marner

Part 1, Chapter 5

by George Eliot

Silas finds things are amiss after returning to the cottage and sets off to the village for help.

Winesburg, Ohio

Respectability, concerning Wash Williams

by Sherwood Anderson

After encountering George on the street, Wash Williams feels compelled to tell his story to the young reporter.

Oliver Twist

Chapter 33: Wherein the Happiness of Oliver and His Friends, Experiences a Sudden Check.

by Charles Dickens

When Rose's health suddenly declines, Oliver is sent to summon Dr. Losberne.

Heart of Darkness

Part 3

by Joseph Conrad

Marlow and a company manager meet with Kurtz, who has become gravely ill. Marlow finds himself ostracized after defending Kurtz.

The Colored Cadet at West Point

Chapter 10: Treatment

by Henry O. Flipper

Henry describes the treatment he received while attending West Point.

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.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter 113: The Past

by Alexandre Dumas, pére

The Count of Monte Cristo visits Chateau d'If, and then heads out to Italy.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

“Chapter 6”

by Mark Twain

Pap continues to seek Huck's fortune. Pap kidnaps Huck only to almost kill him in a drunken stupor.