The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Three Sundays in a Week
by Edgar Allan Poe
Captain Pratt sets off on an adventure circling the globe.
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Oliver Twist
Chapter 44: The Time Arrives for Nancy to Redeem Her Pledge to Rose Maylie. She Fails.
by Charles Dickens
Fagin watches Nancy closely, hoping to blackmail her with any information he discovers.
David Copperfield
Chapter 23: I Corroborate Mr. Dick, and Choose a Profession
by Charles Dickens
With some advising from Steerforth, David decides on a future profession. David witnesses a strange encounter between Miss Betsey and a stranger. David begins to establish himself at the Doctors' Commons.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XXII: “Fauntleroy”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Many questions are answered in the history told by Moodie.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 28: The Prison Register
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes, in a disguise of an Englishman, makes inquires about Morrel and Son, in order to help Morrel through his bankruptcy.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 9: “The Greek Interpreter”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A man comes to Mycroft Holmes and tells him of his strange encounter. Sherlock Holmes then becomes involved because of his brother’s laziness.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 8: “The Boss”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee is comfortable in his new position, but has no title. He gains a title from the people, but is angered at the slavery and rule of the king. He likes the king, but does not respect him.
The Wind in the Willows
Dulce Domum
by Kenneth Grahame
Mole, accompanied by his new friends, returns to his home. Mole sends for groceries in order to feed his guests.
Main Street
Chapter 23
by Sinclair Lewis
Raymond enlists, as America enters World War I. Kennicott's desire to enlist is discouraged by the Doctor's Council of Gopher Prairie. Now a wealthy businessman in Boston, Percy Bresnahan returns to visit his hometown amidst a great celebration from the all of Gopher Prairie.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 3: The Struggle For An Education
by Booker T. Washington
While working in the salt mines, Booker hears of an opportunity to pursue an education.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 24: Drawn to the Loadstone Rock
by Charles Dickens
Lorry is dispatched to France. Darnay departs for Paris in an attempt to save the Marquis' groundskeeper.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part IV”
by Wilkie Collins
Walter pays a largely unsuccessful visit to the lawyer. He is followed, but manages to avoid further detection. A letter arrives for Marian. Walter plans to go to Blackwater.
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 2
by Edith Wharton
Newland shows is support for his fiance's family.
A Florida Sketch-Book
Chapter 4: “Along the Hillsborough”
by Bradford Torrey
The narrator describes his favorite road at New Smyrna. He mentions the river that runs along the road and the birds he has seen there.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
A Tale of the Ragged Mountains
by Edgar Allan Poe
An unnamed narrator retells Augustus Bedloe's account of his strange experiences in the Ragged Mountains.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter XI: “The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
When Gaudfrey Staunton disappears, Cyril Overton asks Holmes to investigate. Dr. Armstrong is suspected.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 30
by James Fenimore Cooper
Uncas’ mistaken identity saves all but one prisoner from Magua’s grasp. The group vows to pursue Magua.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 47: The Dappled Grays
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Ali, one of the slaves of the Count of Monte Cristo, helps to save Madame Villefort and her son Edward.
The Snow Queen
Third Story: Of the Flower-Garden at the Old Woman’s who Understood Witchcraft
by Hans Christian Andersen
Kay's grandmother tells the children about the Snow Queen. Kay's behavior is greatly affected by pieces of the troll-mirror. Kay encounters the Snow Queen.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Second, Chapter 3
by Victor Hugo
Gringoire watches Esmeralda, as she performs for the crowd. A mysterious stranger accuses Esmeralda of sorcery. Quasimodo's participation in the festivities comes to an end.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 4: A Matter of Doctrine
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Reverend Mr. Hayward plagiarizes more than just the sermons he listens to at the white church.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 9
by W.H.G. Kingston
Hunger turns to desperation, until the men find water. Unfortunate events lead to further troubles.
A Little Princess
Chapter 12: The Other Side of the Wall
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara has become fond of the Large Family.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter VIII
by Jane Austen
Chapter VIII takes place almost entirely at the ball and deals with Catherine’s social misfortunes.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXVI
by Jane Austen
Elinor finds the company of Mrs. Jennings somewhat awkward, given a lack of things in common and the brevity of their acquaintance.