Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXXV
by Jane Austen
Elinor wishes no connection with Mrs. Ferrars after seeing her rudeness, and is somewhat glad that because she cannot marry Edward, she will never have to suffer Mrs. Ferrars’ company.
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The Invisible Man
Chapter 20
by H.G. Wells
Griffin recalls the events leading up to his invisibility. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Just So Stories
"The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo"
by Rudyard Kipling
Why the kangaroo is very fast on land.
St. Augustine Under Three Flags: Tourist Guide and History
"St. Augustine: Guide to St. Augustine as it is Today"
by W.J. Harris Company
Detailed descriptions of the various landmarks of St. Augustine as they were in 1918.
The Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice: Act 2, Scene 8
by William Shakespeare
Shylock reacts to the departure of his daughter, as rumors of Disaster reach Venice.
The Four Million
"Mammon and the Archer"
by O. Henry
An idealist believes money cannot help him acquire the things he truly desires.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 12
by H.G. Wells
The Invisible Man takes revenge on the inhabitants of The Coach and Horses. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Winesburg, Ohio
Godliness, a Tale in Four Parts: Part 4, Terror, concerning David Hardy
by Sherwood Anderson
David, now fifteen, is once again frightened by his grandfather's strange behavior.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part I”
by Wilkie Collins
Walter tells of his new situation in life, living in London with his "sisters."
The Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice: Act 2, Scene 5
by William Shakespeare
Shylock warns Lancelot about Bassanio. Jessica waits patiently for her chance to leave.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 2, Chapter 1: The Crew of "The Curlew"
by Hugh Lofting
Tommy's role as the doctor's assistant gives him a certain amount of status he before had. Preparations are made for the next voyage, as Doctor Dolittle awaits word from long arrow.
Main Street
Chapter 37
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol finds work within the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, and thoroughly enjoys the city life. After talking with multiple women from small towns, Carol realizes that Gopher Prairie may not be that bad a place to live. While at the cinema, Carol recognizes an old friend.
Treasure Island
Part Two: The Sea Cook, Chapter 8: At the Sign of the Spy-Glass
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Trelawney gives Jim a note to pass on to Long John Silver. During their meeting, he and Jim share their views on Black Dog and Pew and they become friends. Jim introduces Silver to Livesey and Livesey is pleased to have Silver as the ship’s new cook.
Black Beauty
Part 3, Chapter 33: A London Cab Horse
by Anna Sewell
After becoming acquainted with the rest of the Barker family, Black Beauty begins his duties as a cab.
Tales of the Jazz Age
May Day Chapter VIII
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: Selected Works
The Belfry of Bruges, Carillon
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A poem about the ringing of the bells in a Flemish belfry
Winesburg, Ohio
Sophistication, concerning Helen White
by Sherwood Anderson
George Willard experiences "a moment of sophistication" and sets out to find Helen White.
Symbolic Logic
“Book 1: Chapter 2”
by Lewis Carroll
An explanation of the terms involved in determining classification.
Great Expectations
Chapter 48
by Charles Dickens
Pip dines with Jaggers and learns of Estella's marriage.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 14: “The Piggies and the Pumpkin”
by Howard R. Garis
Curly and Flop are sent to the store to get bread and, along the way, are asked by the nice old rat gentleman if they want a large pumpkin to make a Jack O’Lantern. They are greeted by a wolf who wants to eat them. They must figure out a way to escape him.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 28
by H.G. Wells
The Invisible Man is captured by the townspeople. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: Selected Works
The Old Clock on the Stairs
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A poem explaining that despite death, time goes on.
Winesburg, Ohio
Respectability, concerning Wash Williams
by Sherwood Anderson
After encountering George on the street, Wash Williams feels compelled to tell his story to the young reporter.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 25: In Which a Slight Glimpse is Had of San Francisco Around the World in 80 Days
by Jules Verne
Phileas, Aouda, and Passepartout arrive in America, taking rooms and traveling out into the streets of San Francisco. After encountering Detective Fix, Phileas and Aouda find themselves in the midst of some political upheaval.
Winesburg, Ohio
Drink, concerning Tom Foster
by Sherwood Anderson
An intoxicated Tom Foster has a conversation with George Willard.