David Copperfield
Chapter 50: Mr. Peggotty's Dream Comes True
by Charles Dickens
With Martha's help, Little Em'ly is finally found.
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Selected Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson
"The Stimulation of the Alps"
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The author describes his experiences in the Alps.
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.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Spectacles
by Edgar Allan Poe
The narrators vanity puts him in an embarrassing situation.
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.
Crime and Punishment
Part 5, Chapter 3
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Luzhin accusations of theft anger Katerina, whose attempt to clear Sonia's name only further implicates her. Lebezyatnikov's appearance signals an end to Luzhin's deceptive plan. The Marmeladovs are evicted.
The Tragedy of MacBeth
Act 4, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
Hecate commends the witches before the Macbeth's arrival. Macbeth is shown prophecies of the future. Lennox arrives with news of Macduff.
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.
Florida Trails
Chapter IV: “Birds of a Morning”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator goes on a early-morning bird expedition.
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.
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.
Treasure Island
Part Four: The Stockade, Chapter 18: Narrative Continued by the Doctor: End of the First Day’s Fighting
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Smollett and the others wade ashore and discover a pirate they have killed. They reload their guns at the stockade. Tom is shot and they convince him that he will die nobly. They fight off gunfire from the pirates and meet up with Jim again.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 24: “How the Tin Woodman Told the Sad News”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends visit the Tin Man who looks troubled. He gives them a tour of the castle and lunch, then tells them of the Nome King’s terrible plot. He tells them of the hopelessness of the near future.
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.
Florida Trails
Chapter X: “Down the Indian River”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator describes the birds (in particular the bobolinks and the yellow-billed cuckoo) and their migrating routes. He also talks about the different fruit and trees found along the Indian River.
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.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 6: Treatment of Slaves on Lloyd's Plantation
by Frederick Douglass
More about life on Lloyd's Plantation.
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.
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.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 2: A Dean, and a Chapter Also
by Charles Dickens
Following the service, the Dean and Mr. Crisparkle discuss the current state of Mr. Jasper's health. Edwin Drood pays a visit to his uncle to discuss his impending nuptials with Rosa Bud.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 2: In Which Miss Sharp and Miss Sedley Prepare to Open the Campaign
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia gives Becky a tour of her house. Becky is curious about Joseph Sedley.