Silas Marner
Part 1, Chapter 1
by George Eliot
Silas Marner, a respected resident of lantern Yard, is wrongfully accused of theft.
Silas Marner, a respected resident of lantern Yard, is wrongfully accused of theft.
Fagin watches Nancy closely, hoping to blackmail her with any information he discovers.
Elinor and Marianne think that Edward’s resolve to marry Lucy is honorable, all the more since he probably knows he will not be happy marrying her.
Having been driven hard, Buck eventually begins to regain his strength. Buck faithfully serves his master John Thornton.
Mr. Badger welcomes his unexpected guests. Otter brings news from the River Bank. Badger helps the visitors make their way home.
Dorothy heads for the Land of Oz with her blue and white checkered dress and silver shoes from the wicked witch. After she stays at a rich munchin’s house for a celebration, she starts off on the yellow brick road and meets a scarecrow who she saves from hanging on a pole. He then wants to join her to go to the Land of Oz so that he can ask the Oz for a brian.
Coverdale is surprised to discover the identity of his neighbors.
A new guest that does not speak the common language moves into the cottage that the monster observes and he learns the language as it is taught to her. He learns the obligations and pleasures of human relationships and realizes his lonliness.
Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are shown to their room. They dress in fancy attire and, guided by Dorothy, explore the Emerald City. They meet Billina, the yellow hen. Em and Henry explore the city on thieir own and meet the Cowardly Lion.
A description of the circumstances that led Henry O. Flipper to seek his appointment at West Point as well as some excepts from the correspondence that followed.
The enemy makes another charge. As the battle continues, Henry observes that his fellow soldiers are losing their will to fight.
Higgins and Pickering's conversation angers Eliza.
At his hotel, Villefort speaks with his father.
Claudius and Gertrude hope that visitors will help with Hamlet's mood. Claudius receives news from Norway. Polonius, believing he has discovered the cause for Hamlet's madness, attempts to have a conversation with him. The arrival of the acting troupe gives Hamlet the opportunity to devise a trap for Claudius.
Ishmael takes note of Queequeg's customs and behavior.
Raskolnikov's goes to trial and is sentenced to 8 years hard labor in Siberia. Razumikhin and Dunya finally marry. While in prison, Raskolnikov finds redemption and renewal.
As Edgar's health fades, Heathcliff worries that Linton will die before Edgar. He imprisons Cathy and Nelly after he convinces them to visit, and will not release Cathy until she marries Linton. Nelly is kept prisoner for five days.
The author discusses the meaning of ‘nature’.
Three years have passed and Mr. March has come home. Meg is preparing for her marriage, while Jo pursues a writing career.
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.
Jim meets the Sawhorse and Dorothy talks to a deer head.
The narrator tells of his first encounter with Ethan Frome in the town of Starkfield, Massachusetts. The narrator seeks information on the reclusive Frome.
Amelia visits the Osbourne home. Old Osbourne makes an offer George can't refuse.