The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XV: “A Crisis”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hollingsworth and Coverdale face-off regarding the ideas of philanthropy held by the former and opposed by the latter.
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Dracula
Chapter 10
by Bram Stoker
Lucy is drained of blood. Arthur and Dr. Seward give Lucy a blood transfusion. Prof. Van Helsing puts garlic flowers in Lucy’s room. Dr. Seward and Prof. Van Helsing keep watch.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter II. A MYSTERY TO BE SOLVED AT ANY PRICE
by Jules Verne
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 16
by Mary Shelley
After being rejected, the monster seeks revenge on all human beings. He explains the circumstances of William’s murder and Justine’s conviction to Victor and then implores him to make another creature to be his mate.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 9: “Ruggedo’s Rage is Rash and Reckless”
by L. Frank Baum
The adventurers cross the Rubber Country and continue on to the caverns while Ruggedo, his Chief Magician, and his minions plan his strategy. They place the entrance to the Hollow Tube in their path and make it invisible.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 34: Contains Some Introductory Particulars Relative to a Young Gentleman Who Now Arrives Upon the Scene; And a New Adventure Which Happened to Oliver.
by Charles Dickens
Miss Rose receives visitors, one of which declares his love for her is solid and lasting. Oliver awakens from a nightmare to see familiar faces.
The War of the Worlds
Book Two—The Earth Under the Martians, Chapter 6: The Work of Fifteen Days
by H.G. Wells
The narrator is amazed by the changes that have occurred since the arrival of the Martians.
A Florida Sketch-Book
Chapter 2: “Beside the Marsh”
by Bradford Torrey
The narrator describes his surroundings as he sits on the bank of the marsh.
David Copperfield
Chapter 57: The Emigrants
by Charles Dickens
Prior to departure, Mr. Micawber considers his prospects in Australia.
Flatland
Part 1, Section 9: Of the Universal Colour Bill
by Edwin A. Abbott
The author discusses the Art of Sight Recognition and the Universal Color Bill.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter VIII: “Life on the Lonely Island”
by Kirk Munroe
Deserted on the island, the boys make do and try to come up with a plan.
Squinty, the Comical Pig
Chapter 8: “Squinty in the Woods”
by Richard Barnum
Bob, the boy, shows his sisters the tricks he has taught Squinty. Squinty escapes from his pen and wanders into the woods.
Stories from Around the World
“The Badger’s Money”
by Traditional
A priest gets money from his friend the badger but cannot spend it, although he is very grateful.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar
by Edgar Allan Poe
This is a tale of an experiment to hypnotize a man on his death bed. The experiment works—but with horrifying results!
Moby Dick
Chapter 26: Knights and Squires
by Herman Melville
Ishmael meets the first mate, Starbuck.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 2: “How Uncle Henry Got into Trouble”
by L. Frank Baum
Because of Uncle Henry’s failing health and poor weather, he and Aunt Em are broke and are going to lose the farm. They tell Dorothy that she will be better off living as a princess in Oz rather than poor with them. Dorothy goes to her room and with the help of Ozma and the Magic Belt, she leaves for Oz.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
CHAPTER XVII. VERTICAL DESCENT
by Jules Verne
A Little Princess
Chapter 11: Ram Dass
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara watches as the Indian gentleman moves into his new home.
The King of the Golden River
Part 1
by John Ruskin
A folk tale about three brothers. The two elder brothers are terrible to the younger and to the people of the town. The younger brother is good-natured and invites a strange man into the house one evening. The other two show him no hospitality and lose everything because of their bad temperaments.
The Brown Fairy Book
The Fox and the Lapp
by Andrew Lang
A fox tricks a merchant and steals his fish. He meets all sorts of clever creatures that he must outsmart on his journey back.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXVIII
by Jane Austen
Marianne and Elinor are obliged to accompany Lady Middleton to a party, though Marianne clearly has no heart for it where the girls meet up with Willoughby again, but the meeting does not go well.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 4, Chapter 4: Wrecked!
by Hugh Lofting
Tommy awakens to a dire situation, awash in the Curlew's wreckage.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 14: Old Friends
by Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth reminisces about Mrs. Anne Garland and her family.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 4
by Stephen Crane
Henry's brigade watches a battle in the distance. Rumors circulate throughout the men concerning the strength of the enemy and the fighting ability of certain regiments. Henry's lieutenant is wounded. Men continue to retreat from an enemy that is yet to be seen.
The Professor
Chapter 14
by Charlotte Brontë
William manages to get by on his small salary and some savings. His brother continues to treat him coldly, even when he attends a party at his home. William speaks with Mr. Hunsden.