Oliver Twist
Chapter 20: Wherein Oliver is Delivered Over to Mr. William Sikes.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver and Nancy proceed to Bill Sikes' house. Sikes gives a stern warning to Oliver.
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The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Unparalleled Adventures of One Hans Pfaal
by Edgar Allan Poe
Hans Pfaal goes to great lengths to escape his creditors.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 14: “Bruno’s Picnic”
by Lewis Carroll
The narrator tells Bruno a story. Bruno then tells the narrator his story.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter IV: “The Supper-Table”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The community is interrupted during their first evening together by the arrival of Hollingsworth and a mysterious stranger.
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.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 6
by Emily Brontë
Hindley returns for his father's funeral and brings home his wife, Frances, who both disregard Catherine and Heathcliff, until they disappear one day. Upon their return, Hindley threatens Heathcliff with banishment if he ever speaks to Catherine again.
The Brown Fairy Book
How Geirald the Coward Was Punished
by Andrew Lang
Rosald, the son of a poor knight, and Geirald, the son of a rich man, head on a quest commissioned by Geirald’s father. In return for taking care of Rosald’s expenses, Geirald requests that Rosald give all credit of their quest to him. Rosald agrees and his ability to keep his promise proves to change his luck.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Four Beasts in One - The Homo-Cameleopard
by Edgar Allan Poe
The picture of a possible future is presented to the reader.
Agnes Grey
Chapter XIII: The Primroses
by Anne Brontë
The ladies frequent church, for varying reasons. Agnes Grey meets with Mr. Weson again, which leads to teasing from the Murray girls.
David Copperfield
Chapter 58: Absence
by Charles Dickens
David eventually settles abroad, where he finally begins to come to terms with past events.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 11
by James Fenimore Cooper
Heyward makes a plea for the women’s release. Magua’s true intentions become more apparent. Hawkeye arrives just in time.
The Velveteen Rabbit
The Velveteen Rabbitt, or How Toys Become Real
by Margery Williams
A toy rabbit hopes the love of his owner will make him real.
Florida Trails
Chapter XVII: “Moonlight and March Mornings”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator describes the moonlit nights leading up to March and thereafter.
Winesburg, Ohio
Adventure, concerning Alice Hindman
by Sherwood Anderson
Alice Hindman continues to pine for her past lover.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book First, Chapter 1
by Victor Hugo
The novel begins in Paris during the Festival of Fools. At the Palace of Justice, Pierre Gringoire prepares to present his play to the people.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Where I Lived, and What I Lived For
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau remembers the many different locations he surveyed before settling at Walden Pond.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 16: “Morgan Le Fay”
by Mark Twain
They reach a large castle and meet a knight who is depressed because he couldn’t convince anyone in the castle to take soap. They meet Morgan Le Fay. She sends the Yankee to the dungeon for complimenting King Arthur, her brother whom she hates. When Sandy reminds the court who the Yankee is, Morgan Le Fay passes it off as a joke.
Winesburg, Ohio
Loneliness, concerning Enoch Robinson
by Sherwood Anderson
The story of Enoch Robinson and his attempt to lead a normal life.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 11: “The Interior of a Heart”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Chillingworth continues to play mind games with Dimmesdale, making his revenge as terrible as possible.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 6, Chapter 7: The Doctor's Decision
by Hugh Lofting
Polynesia, having already convinced the doctor to take a vacation, attempts to influence even more. Doctor Dolittle and his friends begin their trip home.
Selected Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson
"The Ideal House"
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The author describe what would be the ideal house in terms of location.
The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 6: Of the Training of Black Men
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois discusses the various education systems in place for the black men.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 70: The Ball
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Morcerf's host a ball at their house.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 2: The Grindstone
by Charles Dickens
Dr. Manette makes a plea to the mob to spare Darnay's life.
Selected Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson
"A Chapter on Dreams"
by Robert Louis Stevenson
A discussion of dreams and how they can affect the dreamer.