The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 3
by Mark Twain
Tom tries to attract the attention of Becky Thatcher. Tom is wrongly accused and punished by Aunt Polly when Sid has an accident, causing him to evaluate his importance in the world.
Tom tries to attract the attention of Becky Thatcher. Tom is wrongly accused and punished by Aunt Polly when Sid has an accident, causing him to evaluate his importance in the world.
Mercedes (Madame de Morcerf) visits the Count of Monte Cristo.
All seems to be well at dinner later that evening, but Catherine receives a troubling letter from her brother, James.
Mr. Micawber, having resolved his debts, returns home. David decides to run away, but finds himself taken advantage of in the process.
As the Civil War continues to escalate, the members of the Lincoln family begin to feel the strain of the conflict. Willie's death continues to affect Mrs. Lincoln.
Hollingsworth and Coverdale face-off regarding the ideas of philanthropy held by the former and opposed by the latter.
A biography of Henry John Stephen Smith.
Jane sees little of Rochester during his first days at Thornfield. One night, however, in his “after-dinner mood,” Rochester sends for Jane and Adèle. He gives Adèle the present she has been anxiously awaiting, and while Adèle plays, Rochester is uncharacteristically chatty with Jane. When Rochester asks Jane whether she thinks him handsome, she answers “no” without thinking, and from Rochester’s voluble reaction Jane concludes that he is slightly drunk. Rochester’s command that she converse with him makes Jane feel awkward, especially because he goes on to argue that her relationship to him is not one of servitude. Their conversation turns to the concepts of sin, forgiveness, and redemption. When Adèle mentions her mother, Jane is intrigued, and Rochester promises to explain more about the situation on a future occasion.
Dorothy and her friends fight wolves, crows, and bees, and are captured by the Flying Monkeys. The Wicked Witch tries to take Dorothy’s Silver Shoes but Dorothy throws a bucket of water on her and melts her away!
In this chapter, Austen writes a gentle satire on the manners of the upper class.
Three people disappear from their various compartments on a train. Also, in one of these compartments a man is found dead because of a bullet to the chest.
After the passing of the storm, the Ghost surveys the area for lost ships and crew. Captain Larsen forcibly adopts new crew members, while continuing to terrify and mistreat his crew. Johnson and Leach finally attempt an escape aboard a sealing boat, setting sail for Japan, the discovery of which, prompts pursuit by Captain Larsen. As the Ghost approaches a nearby boat, Hump prepares to intervene with violence if necessary.
Issues are confronted as the foursome is once again reunited at Eliot's Pulpit.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story Marmaduke and the Toyman dig a hole to China with their magical friends.
George's involvement with Tanis begins to take a toll on his health and reputation. George receives his first invitation into the Good Citizen's League.
Joe visits Pip in London. Pip is informed of Estella's return to Satis House.
Carol is disappointed by her experience at the Thanatopsis Club.
Shylock, determined to receive his bond, refuses a generous offer by Bassanio. Shylock prepares to receive his bond as the court awaits the arrival of Balthasar. Portia, disguised as Balthasar, attempts to incite mercy in the heart of Shylock. Shylock's victory in court is short-lived.
While taking a walk, Hilda and the sculptor spot Donatello and notice his unhappiness.
Joseph flees as rumors of defeat spread. Peggy and Amelia care for the wounded. George's time at war ends.
George's fantasies continue to negatively affect his home life, as he considers more drastic measures to ease his restless mind.
The Count of Monte Cristo visits a gardener who works at the telegraph.
Siegfried’s life in Nibelungen.
Clarence Darrow's debate on capital punishment as presented to Judge Alfred J. Talley in New York City in October of 1924.