Physics
Book 2
by Aristotle
The author discusses the meaning of ‘nature’.
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The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 18: “The Tin Woodman Talks to Himself”
by L. Frank Baum
The Tin Man finds his head in a cupboard and argues with it. Ku-Klip returns and tells them about Chopfyt. The friends continue on their journey.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 17
by James Fenimore Cooper
The English leave the fort only to encounter a ruthless attack by the Indians. In the chaos that follows, Maqua takes another hostage.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion
by Edgar Allan Poe
Eiros and Charmion discuss the events that led to the end of life on Earth.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter VI. EXCITING DISCUSSIONS ABOUT AN UNPARALLELED ENTERPRISE
by Jules Verne
Vanity Fair
Chapter 51: In Which a Charade Is Acted Which May or May Not Puzzle the Reader
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky continues to the people of Vanity Fair with her charm, but many question the source of her wealth. Rawdon's debts catch up with him.
Winesburg, Ohio
Hands, concerning Wing Biddlebaum
by Sherwood Anderson
The story of Wing Biddlebaum, a man with few friends who experienced a horrible ordeal earlier in his life.
Crime and Punishment
Part 1, Chapter 6
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov's hatred for Alyona is recounted.
Moby Dick
Chapter 1: Loomings
by Herman Melville
Ishmael explains his decision to go to sea.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 32: “Dowley’s Humiliation”
by Mark Twain
Dowley boasts of his success in financial matters and once the shop clerk has produced the bill (for the banquet) to the Yankee, the Yankee pays him in full and includes a sizeable tip. Dowley’s pride is wounded.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 1: In Secret
by Charles Dickens
Darnay is arrested after arriving in Paris and is held "in secret".
A Florida Sketch-Book
Chapter 2: “Beside the Marsh”
by Bradford Torrey
The narrator describes his surroundings as he sits on the bank of the marsh.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 2”
by Oscar Wilde
Lord Henry’s influence on Dorian begins. Basil considers what to do with the painting.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 22: Liberty Attained
by Frederick Douglass
Now a fugitive slave, Mr. Douglass must be careful who he trusts.
Agnes Grey
Chapter I: The Parsonage
by Anne Brontë
Agnes Grey narrates her family background and the circumstances that led to her employment as a governess.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 9
by Emily Brontë
In a fit of rage Hindley throws Hareton over the balcony, fortunately Heathcliff is there to catch him. Catherine agrees to marry Edgar and tells Nelly, Heathcliff overhears their conversation and leaves Wuthering Heights for three years. Upset when Heathcliff leaves Catherine waits out in the rain for him, catches a fever, and almost dies; during her recovery Mr. and Mrs. Linton catch her fever and they both die. Catherine and Edgar marry three years after their death, and Nelly moves to Thrushcross Grange with them.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 93: Valentine
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Maximilian visits Valentine and Noirtier.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 35: “A Pitiful Incident”
by Mark Twain
The slave dealer sees the king’s bravado and plans to beat the pride out of him. The king changes his mind and plans to abolish slavery. The Yankee hatches a plan of escape. They meet a young woman burned at the stake for being a witch and a young woman hanged. A priest promises to raise her baby as his own.
The Marble Faun
Chapter II: “The Faun”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Donatello talks of the mythic faun.
Agnes Grey
Chapter XI: The Cottagers
by Anne Brontë
Agnes Grey tells of visiting the poor cottagers. While on a visit, she learns more of Mr. Weston.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Preface and Introduction
by Mark Twain
The preface is a disclaimer signed by the author. In the introduction/explanation, the stranger tells the narrator his story of being a yankee in Connecticut.
The Marble Faun
Chapter X: “The Sylvan Dance”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Miriam tells Donatello that she believes he is a true faun. They frolic and revel in the glade.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 3: “A Case of Identity”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Miss Sutherland entreats Sherlock Holmes to help her find her mysterious fiancee that has disappeared. However, he did not give her enough information in their rushed engagement.
Main Street
Chapter 36
by Sinclair Lewis
Will is bothered by Carol's apathy towards the Gopher Prairie boosting campaign. Carol and Will continue to argue about her impending departure. Carol departs for Washington.
Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 14: Ten Time Killers
by Thomas E. Sanders
Ten habits to avoid in order to efficiently teach your students.