My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 9: Personal Treatment
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass remembers the kindness of Miss Lucretia.
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The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 37
by Jack London
Hump and Maud continue their work on the Ghost, as Larsen's health takes another downturn.
Babbitt
Chapter 7
by Sinclair Lewis
George gets updated on current affairs while Myra sleeps.
Crime and Punishment
Part 2, Chapter 7
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov provides some assistance to the dying Marmeladov and his family. After returning home Raskolnikov once again callapses.
Obras de Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer — Tomo Primero
Leyenda 7: “La Cruz del Diablo”
by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
A legend about the powers of an iron crucifix in the middle of the woods, and how it came to be. Una leyenda sobre un crucifijo en el medio del bosque, y la forma en que llego ha ser.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 13: “Another View of Hester”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Seven years have passed since Pearl’s birth. Hester has become more active in society.
Main Street
Chapter 34
by Sinclair Lewis
Will and Carol spend three months travelling through the southwest United States. Arrival in Gopher Prairie once again leaves Carol feeling despondent and alone. Carol, happy to see her son again, withholds her opinions for the sake of her husband.
Peter Pan
Chapter 8: The Mermaids' Lagoon
by J.M. Barrie
A peaceful visit to the Mermaid's Lagoon is interrupted by the arrival of pirates.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 60: The Telegraph
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo arrives at the Villefort's residence to remind them of his upcoming party.
Obras de Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer — Tomo Primero
Leyenda 6: “El Rayo de Luna”
by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
In hopes of conquering her fear, a young man follows his vision of a beautiful woman. Con la esperanza de conquistar su corazon, un jove sigue la vision de una bella mujer.
The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter XV: “The Day-Book of John Berthier Heatherstone”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Jack reads a note (written by the General) to Gabriel and Esther.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Little Green Frog
by Andrew Lang
The adventures of King Peridor.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XII: "Abandoning the Fort"
by Kirk Munroe
Has-se shares the secret of the fort with Rene. The provisions are traded. The men make ready to return to France.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 33
by Emily Brontë
Hareton takes Cathy's side in an argument, when Heathcliff is about to strike her. Heathcliff admits to Nelly that he is being tormented by the thoughts and reminders of Catherine.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 85: The Journey
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Albert accompanies the Count of Monte Cristo to Normandy.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 23
by H.G. Wells
Griffin tells of taking refuge in a house. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XVIII: "The French Have Come Again"
by Kirk Munroe
The French return and Rene determines to leave the new world for home. He asks his tribe for help and promises to return. He learns much from the French, including news of his uncle.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 104: Danglar's Signature
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Danglers in order to receive money.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 10: Smoothing the Way
by Charles Dickens
Reverend Crisparkle and his mother discuss Neville's behavior the night before. The Reverend encounters Neville and Helena by the river. Reverend Crisparkle is determined to bring a peaceful end to the current feud.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 39: Introduces Some Respectable Characters With Whom the Reader is Already Acquainted, and Shows How Monks and the Jew Laid Their Worthy Heads Together.
by Charles Dickens
Nancy overhears a conversation between Monks and Fagin, prompting her to pay a visit to Mrs. Maylie.
Sylvie and Bruno
Preface
by Lewis Carroll
Preface and explanation of purpose behind the book.
Crime and Punishment
Part 6, Chapter 8
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov visits Sonya's home to pick up his cross, before heading to the police station to confess his crimes.
Jane Eyre
Chapter II
by Charlotte Brontë
Two servants, Miss Abbott and Bessie Lee, escort Jane to the red-room, and Jane resists them with all of her might. Once locked in the room, Jane catches a glimpse of her ghastly figure in the mirror, and, shocked by her meager presence, she begins to reflect on the events that have led her to such a state. She remembers her kind Uncle Reed bringing her to Gateshead after her parents’ death, and she recalls his dying command that his wife promise to raise Jane as one of her own. Suddenly, Jane is struck with the impression that her Uncle Reed’s ghost is in the room, and she imagines that he has come to take revenge on his wife for breaking her promise. Jane cries out in terror, but her aunt believes that she is just trying to escape her punishment, and she ignores her pleas. Jane faints in exhaustion and fear.
The Little Lame Prince
“The Invisible Prince”
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
An evil prince and his mother, the queen, conspire to kill the prince’s brother who is good, kind, and handsome. The good prince (Leander) befriends a snake, which turns into a beautiful fairy. The fairy gives him a magical cap that can turn him invisible.
David Copperfield
Chapter 12: Liking Life on My Own Account no Better, I Form a Great Resolution
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Micawber, having resolved his debts, returns home. David decides to run away, but finds himself taken advantage of in the process.