Selected Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson
"On the Enjoyment of Unpleasant Places"
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The author describes his time in a relatively barren landscape.
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Oliver Twist
Chapter 3: Relates How Oliver Twist was Very Near Getting a Place Which Would Not Have Been a Sinecure.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver, having been punished for his behavior, begs to stay at the workhouse rather than go with Mr. Gamfield.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 14
by Jack London
Hump laments the absence of women aboard ship. Later that same night, Hump encounters a visibly dazed Harrison and a bloodied Captain Larsen aboard deck. Hump witnesses another incident of violence below deck.
A Little Princess
Chapter 5: Becky
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Lottie is caught listening to Sara's story telling, upsetting Lavinia.
A Little Princess
Chapter 9: Melchisedec
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Lottie is confused by Sara's change in status.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 15”
by Oscar Wilde
Dorian attends a dinner party, but finds himself distracted and bored. He returns home to discard the remaining evidence of Basil’s presence there.
David Copperfield
Chapter 59: Return
by Charles Dickens
David returns to London where he visits with old friends and acquaintances.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 12: The Lynching of Jube Benson
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Dr. Melville tells a first hand story of the lynching of Jube Benson.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 19”
by Oscar Wilde
Dorian and Lord Henry discuss many things, including Dorian’s attempt to be a better person. Lord Henry tells Dorian not to change, and expresses his wish to recapture the youth that Dorian has seemingly managed to keep.
David Copperfield
Chapter 24: My First Dissipation
by Charles Dickens
David finds his new living situation to a bit lonely. A dinner leaves David feeling ill.
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 5
by Edith Wharton
Mr. Jackson has dinner at the Archer Family home. During dinner, Newland defends the Countess' recent behavior.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 8: Daggers Drawn
by Charles Dickens
After escorting the ladies home, Edwin and Neville have a heated discussion. Jasper, emerging from behind the two men, helps to establish a temporary truce between Edwin and Neville. After seeing Neville's reaction, Jasper begins to fear for his nephew's life.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 111: Expiation
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo's revenge comes to a close.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter XXIX
by Jane Austen
On the way home, Catherine tries to figure out what offence she could have caused the General to make him change plans.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 22: The Smugglers
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes becomes a successful smuggler while on board his new vessel.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Seventh, Chapter 8
by Victor Hugo
Claude Frollo secretly observes the interaction between Phoebus and Esmeralda, eventually intervening with violent measures.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 17: Oliver's Destiny Continuing Unpropitious, Brings a Great Man to London to Injure His Reputation.
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Brownlow offers a reward for Oliver's return, prompting Mr. Bumble to pay a visit to the Brownlow estate.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 9: Personal Treatment
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass remembers the kindness of Miss Lucretia.
The Call of the Wild
Chapter 4: Who Has Won to Mastership
by Jack London
Buck takes Spitz's old spot, proving himself to be very proficient in his new job.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 10”
by Oscar Wilde
Dorian decides to move the painting to the attic. He is suspicious of others. Lord Henry sends over a book, as well as an article on Sibyl.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 13: “Another View of Hester”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Seven years have passed since Pearl’s birth. Hester has become more active in society.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XV: “The Scowl and Smile”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The house becomes dreary when Phoebe leaves. The Judge pays a visit to Hepzibah much to her chagrin. He asks to speak to Clifford about hidden gold and when Hepzibah refuses, the Judge threatens to lock Clifford in an asylum. Hepzibah relents.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XIII: “A Sculptor’s Studio”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Miriam visits Kenyon in his studio.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter XIV
by Jane Austen
The morning arrives with no fresh invitations from James, Isabella, and John. Catherine goes on her walk with Henry and Eleanor. The Tilneys discuss the landscape in terms of drawing, and Catherine soon finds herself out of her element.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 4: “The Boscombe Valley Mystery”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes is faced with the Boscombe Valley Tragedy, in which a man is murdered and is son is accused of the crime.