Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 36: The Glory and the Dream
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Exam results are posted, bringing positive news to Anne. The Cuthbert's continuing health problems concern Anne.
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A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 8: Monseigneur in the Country
by Charles Dickens
The Marquis arrives at his village where he treats the peasants with callous indifference.
David Copperfield
Chapter 50: Mr. Peggotty's Dream Comes True
by Charles Dickens
With Martha's help, Little Em'ly is finally found.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Tell-Tale Heart
by Edgar Allan Poe
The narrator finds it increasingly difficult to conceal an act of violence from the authorities.
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.
Crime and Punishment
Part 2, Chapter 3
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov's health continues to decline, eventually resulting in a period of unconsciousness. Raskolnikov is introduced to Zossimov.
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Act 3, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Brutus makes a speech to the crowd explaining his actions. After Brutus departs, Antony gives the funeral oration for Caesar. Octavius' servant brings news to Antony.
Lectures on Ten British Mathematicians
Chapter 1: "George Peacock"
by Alexander MacFarlane
A biography of George Peacock.
The Jungle
Chapter 26
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis becomes a scab, undermining a union strike. Jurgis' financial prosperity ends after he assaults Connor a second time. Jurgis is promptly beaten and arrested for the third time.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 2: “The Red-Headed League”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A man comes to Sherlock Holmes seeking advice about the disappearance of a bizarre society of red-headed young men that are funded by a man who sympathized with red-headed men.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 22: The Lightning Bolts of Captain Nemo
by Jules Verne
Natives drive the men off the island then proceed towards the Nautilus.
Crime and Punishment
Part 4, Chapter 4
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov pays a visit to Sonya, who is surprised and frightened by his presence. Svidrigailov listens in on Raskolnikov and Sonya's conversation in private.
The Four Million
"The Love-Philtre of Ikey Schoenstein"
by O. Henry
A pharmacist conspires to diminish the capacity of a rival suitor.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 20: A Flight
by Charles Dickens
Rosa departs the garden hastily in search of more secure surroundings.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 12: Raising Money
by Booker T. Washington
As the Tuskegee Institute continues to expand, the author pays a visit to General Armstrong of the Hampton Institute to secure the needed funding.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XVII: “The Flight of Two Owls”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Clifford and Hepzibah flee the house and board a train. Clifford and a stranger strike up a conversation. Clifford begins to lecture the man and brings up a hypothetical house where a man lies dead. The stranger becomes suspicious and Hepzibah and Clifford get off at the next station.
Great Expectations
Chapter 15
by Charles Dickens
Joe defends Mrs. Joe's honor by fighting Orlick. Miss Joe is attacked.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 31
by Edith Wharton
Newland discovers that Ellen intends to stay in New York. May informs Newland of a new, unexpected friendship.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 46: Under the Umbrella
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo and Professor Bhear divulge their true feelings to one another.
David Copperfield
Chapter 32: The Beginning of a Long Journey
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Peggotty, determined to find Little Em'ly, asks David for his assistance. Miss Mowcher tells David about her unintentional part in the Peggotty family debacle. Mr. Peggotty and David visit Mrs. Steerforth.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 12: Mrs. Lincoln leaves the White House Behind the Scenes
by Elizabeth Keckley
Following the death of President Lincoln, Mrs. Lincoln prepares to leave the White House. Elizabeth's business continues to prosper.
Great Expectations
Chapter 19
by Charles Dickens
Pip prepares to leave for London feeling guilty about his behavior.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XL
by Jane Austen
Mrs. Jennings at first thinks that Elinor and the Colonel were discussing an attachment between them, but soon is able to catch on that they were discussing Edward and his need for a position.
The Jungle
Chapter 24
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis is invited home by an intoxicated man who gives him a hundred dollar bill. Jurgis recognizes the man as the son of a former supervisor at the packing plant.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 26: Artistic Attempts
by Louisa May Alcott
Amy's luncheon with her art class goes badly.