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 author describe what would be the ideal house in terms of location.
By using his wits, a tailor achieves success.
The reader is introduced to the Darling family. Wendy has her first encounter with Peter Pan.
Phileas, Sir Francis, and Passepartout, having been successful in their rescue attempt, proceed on their journey accompanied by a liberated Aouda. Phileas' show of generosity towards the guide further pleases Passepartout. As time passes, Aouda awakens from her drug induced state, thankful of her rescuers actions.
Anne departs for Queen's Academy, taking comfort in the few familiar faces there.
Becky is ambitious once again. Amelia sends correspondence to Dobbin. Becky reveals a note to Amelia before Dobbin's arrival.
A discussion of dreams and how they can affect the dreamer.
Reverend Abram Dixon's only son, Robert, becomes a minister by going to college. When he comes home to visit Robert proves to his father that his way of preaching is as effective as his fathers, even though they have very different views.
While in hiding, Pip is told of Compeyson's return.
The Meg, Jo, Amy, and a reluctant Beth pay a visit to Mr. Laurence's home.
Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his deceased business partner. Marley's ghost warns Ebenezer to expect three more visitors.
Eliza pays a visit to Higgins and Pickering.
David shares some of his earliest memories.
David arrives at Aunt Betsey's house.
George encounters Seneca Doane on the train back to Zenith. George attempts to help Riesling with his legal matters, but is met with resistance from an embittered Zilla. George refuses to allow his son to transfer schools.
Coverdale observes his new companions.
Pip is shocked and disappointed with the situation at home. Pip reconsiders Herbert's offer.
Phoebe meets her cousin, Judge Pyncheon. Although he smiles at her she recalls what Holgrave told her about a photograph revealing one’s true nature. Phoebe makes a connection between the Judge and the late Colonel. The Judge offers to help Clifford and Hepzibah financially, but Hepzibah refuses.
After much discussion, Kenyon unveils his latest statue, Cleopatra, to Miriam.
Dorothy and her friends are allowed to see the Wizard of Oz individually. He tells each they are to kill the Wicked Witch.
Upon arriving in New York, Newland is surprised to meet an acquaintance from London.
A woman fears she has been forgotten.
Dorian reveals his interest in Sibyl Vane to Lord Henry.
The narrator directly addresses the Judge as if he were merely sleeping.