My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 13: The Vicissitudes of Slave Life
by Frederick Douglass
The deaths of the master and his son reminds Mr. Douglass of his powerlessness.
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The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 19
by James Fenimore Cooper
The search party camp at the ruing of the fort. Chingachgook and Uncas encounter hostiles. A plan is devised to search for the missing women.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 3: How I Gained My Freedom
by Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth is given the opportunity to purchase the freedom of herself and her son.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XXVII: “Captain Passford Alone in His Glory”
by Oliver Optic
Christy bids goodbye to Bertha as his ship sets sail.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 14
by Mary Shelley
After the monster eavesdrops for a while, he learns the history of the cottage family and recounts it to Victor.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Masque of the Red Death
by Edgar Allan Poe
The plague is sweeping the countryside, so a prince takes many friends into his castle to save them. They live grandly and have a masked ball, but Death comes to the ball and kills everyone anyway.
Silas Marner
Part 2, Chapter 17
by George Eliot
After a discussion with Priscilla, Nancy fears she is cause of Godfrey's disappointment.
The Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice: Act 3, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
Shylock, still enraged by his daughter's departure, vows to have his revenge on Antonio for his previous treatment.
David Copperfield
Chapter 26: I Fall into Captivity
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Spenlow invites David to his home, where he is introduced to Dora. Mrs. Crupp sees a change in David's attitude upon returning from the Spenlow home.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 24: During Which Mr. Fogg and Party Cross the Pacific Ocean
by Jules Verne
Phileas, Aouda, and Passepartout board the General Grant as they prepare to travel to America. Aouda tells Passepartout of her travels with Phileas. Detective Fix, disappointed by the sudden change of jurisdiction, continues to pursue Phileas and his fellow travelers, resulting in an altercation with Passepartout. Detective Fix finds has a change of heart in regards to Phileas Fogg's wager. Phileas reaches the half-way point.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 6
by W.H.G. Kingston
The men travel through the Keys and meet with more adventure.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 11
by H.G. Wells
The Invisible Man returns to The Coach and Horses to retrieve some important documents. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The Wind in the Willows
Mr. Toad
by Kenneth Grahame
With the arrival of spring, Rat and Mole prepare the boat. Badger attempts to control Toad's behavior.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 57: Eothen
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia continues to feel a sense of obligation and duty, devoting her life to her father. Major Dobbin heads home and runs into an old friend on the way. Upon the receipt of good news, Dobbin's spirit is lifted.
Winesburg, Ohio
Tandy, concerning Tandy Hard
by Sherwood Anderson
How Tandy Hard comes by her name.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 65: A Conjugal Scene
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur Danglers has a harsh talk with Madame Danglers.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 35: Heartache
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo's return home leaves Laurie with a broken heart.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 32
by Mark Twain
Tom and Becky are found and the cave is sealed off, presumably with Injun Joe inside.
The Marble Faun
Chapter IV: “The Spectre of the Catacomb”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Miriam returns to the group and acts strangely.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 13: Schwalliger's Philanthropy
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Mr. Schwalliger helps an old man get back his money after he lost it in a scheme at the racetracks.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 10: The Rarest Animal of All
by Hugh Lofting
The monkeys, intent on giving the doctor a gift, set out to hunt down the extremely rare and unusual pusmi-pullyu. The good doctor is honored with a dinner and a monument of sorts.
Moby Dick
Chapter 50: Ahab's Boat and Crew Fedallah
by Herman Melville
The crew are intrigued by Ahab's boat crew.
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 7
by Edith Wharton
Newland and his mother tell the van der Luydens about the Countess' recent treatment. The van der Luydens extend an invitation to the Countess.
The Wind in the Willows
The Wild Wood
by Kenneth Grahame
Mole journeys to the Wild Wood where he is later met by Rat. Mole and Rate find the home of Mr. Badger
Crime and Punishment
Part 3, Chapter 3
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov's condition improves, for a little while at least. Raskolnikov makes a confession to Pulcheria. Raskolnikov becomes agitated when discussing Dunya's upcoming nuptials.