The Marble Faun
Chapter II: “The Faun”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Donatello talks of the mythic faun.
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The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 11
by Stephen Crane
Henry comes across two groups of soldiers. One group is retreating, while the other moves towards the battle enthusiastically. Henry joins the advancing troops, but still fears his comrades will question his momentary absence from the battle.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 19
by Jack London
As the Ghost approaches another boat, Hump, having recognized Johnson and Leach, attempts to ensure clemency for the two sailors.
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.
Just So Stories
"How the First Letter Was Written"
by Rudyard Kipling
A drawing leads to misunderstanding then friendship.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter IX. ICELAND! BUT WHAT NEXT?
by Jules Verne
Great Expectations
Chapter 13
by Charles Dickens
Joe visits Satis House to finish Pip's papers. Pip is angry at the current turn of events.
Winesburg, Ohio
The Thinker, concerning Seth Richmond
by Sherwood Anderson
The story of Seth Richmond and his friendship with George Willard.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 43: “The Battle of the Sand Belt”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee sends word to all factories to evacuate all personnel for he plans to bomb the factories with secret mines. All of England is against the Yankee and plans to fight against him. When the boys are unsure, the Yankee reassures the boys that they will only have to fight the hated nobility.
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.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 22: In Which Passepartout Finds Out that, Even at the Antipodes, It is Convenient to Have Some Money in One’s Pocket
by Jules Verne
Passepartout awakes to find that he is alone aboard the Carnatic, eventually arriving in Yokohama.
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 13: "When the Door Opened"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. A story that continues to describe the traditions of Christmas. The three children receive a special visit from Santa, who distributes their Christmas presents.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XVI: “Clifford’s Chamber”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
When Hepzibah enters Clifford's room, she finds it empty. When she returns downstairs, Clifford appears exclaimg that they're free. She recoils in horror at the Judge’s dead body.
Ethan Frome
Chapter 9
by Edith Wharton
Ethan insists on taking Mattie to the station.
The Professor
Chapter 5
by Charlotte Brontë
Edward confronts William.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 51: In Which a Charade Is Acted Which May or May Not Puzzle the Reader
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky continues to the people of Vanity Fair with her charm, but many question the source of her wealth. Rawdon's debts catch up with him.
David Copperfield
Chapter 30: A Loss
by Charles Dickens
David pays a visit to Mr. Omer while in Yarmouth, hearing news of Little Em'ly's changed behavior. At the Peggotty house, David finds that Mr. Bargis' health is in decline.
The Yellow Fairy Book
Prince Ring
by Andrew Lang
The adventures of Prince Ring.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 4: Oliver, Being Offered Another Place, Makes His First Entry Into Public Life.
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Sowerberry decides to take Oliver on as his apprentice.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 15: A Tempest in the School Teapot
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne quickly adjusts to school but finds it unbearable once Gilbert Blythe shows up.
The Brown Fairy Book
The Story of the Yara
by Andrew Lang
A young man and maiden were to be married. However, every night the young man bathed in the small pools in the forest and the Yara sang to him, trying to lure him from his betrothed.
The Professor
Chapter 24
by Charlotte Brontë
Hunsden returns and meets with William and Frances.
Florida: Essays and Poems
He Laughed at the Word ‘Impossible’
by Karl H. Grismer
The story of George S. Gandy’s perseverance and how he turned ridicule into nation-wide praise.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 117: The Fifth of October
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo saves Maximilian, and then finds happiness once again.
David Copperfield
Chapter 22: Some Old Scenes, and Some New People
by Charles Dickens
David makes new friends and sees some old acquaintances.