Lectures on Ten British Mathematicians
Chapter 1: "George Peacock"
by Alexander MacFarlane
A biography of George Peacock.
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The Professor
Chapter 20
by Charlotte Brontë
William tries to find a way to earn a living sufficient for beginning a new life, but finds there are unexpected obstacles.
Crime and Punishment
Part 6, Chapter 2
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Porfiry, although having extracted a murder confession from the painter, tells Raskolnikov who he believes really committed the crimes.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Higher Laws
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau explores the moral complexities of hunting.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 14”
by Oscar Wilde
Dorian wakes from peaceful sleep and is confronted by what actions to take after last night’s events. He contacts Alan Campbell to help him conceal what has happened.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Second, Chapter 3
by Victor Hugo
Gringoire watches Esmeralda, as she performs for the crowd. A mysterious stranger accuses Esmeralda of sorcery. Quasimodo's participation in the festivities comes to an end.
On Vaccination Against Smallpox
"An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variole Vaccine, or Cow-Pox, 1798"
by Edward Anthony Jenner
The author describes the causes for the vaccine and symptoms of smallpox.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 43: In Which the Reader Has to Double the Cape
by William Makepeace Thackeray
The reader is taken to the Indian Empire with the Madras division. Mrs. O'Dowd makes a decision regarding Dobbin and Glorvina. Dobbin makes a request on account of Amelia.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 1”
by Oscar Wilde
The novel opens with Basil and Lord Henry discussing a painting, as well as the subject of the painting, and theories of art. Basil wants to keep things secret from Lord Henry, but finds that he is unable to do so.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 13: The Ice Bank
by Jules Verne
Once again the Nautilus finds itself at the mercy of the elements.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 9: “The Leech”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
By renaming himself upon his arrival in Boston, Chillingworth has hidden his past from everyone except Hester, whom he has sworn to secrecy. He incorporates himself into society in the role of a doctor, and since the townsfolk have very little access to good medical care, he is welcomed and valued. An opportuniy arises when Dimmesdale comes into his care.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 27: The Story
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Caderousse tells Dantes (Abbe Busoni) all of the stories of betrayal during Dantes' arrest.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 6: Hundreds of People
by Charles Dickens
Lorry discusses Lucie's suitors with Miss Pross. A story relayed from the Tower of London disturbs Dr. Manette.
American Short Fiction
Rip Van Winkle
by Washington Irving
An idle villager experiences some strange events while taking a walk in the mountains.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 48: Ideology
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur de Villefort visits the Count of Monte Cristo to thank him personally for saving his wife and son.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 2: A Merry Christmas
by Louisa May Alcott
The girls awake Christmas morning to find gifts from their mother, and decide to help out a less fortunate family.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 82: The Burglary
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Caderousse breaks into the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 17: The Last Flogging
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass returns to Mr. Covey's house, and has one last battle with the cowardly master.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XIX: “Alice’s Posies”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Several people come to the store to find it closed. When the Judge’s horse remains in front of the house, people begin to suspect that something’s wrong. Phoebe returns to the house and walks inside.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 16: A Learned Italian
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes begins his friendship with the mad abbe.
Dracula
Chapter 17
by Bram Stoker
The Harkers join forces with the others. They share all that they know, and discover more information about Dracula’s connections with the area and plans for the future.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 19: Vanikoro
by Jules Verne
As the Nautilus continues its travels into more populated areas, the underwater destruction continues to increase. The ship arrives at the island Vanikoro, where Aronnax and Captain Nemo discuss the the tale of La Pérouse's shipwreck.
Great Expectations
Chapter 40
by Charles Dickens
Pip encounters a another stranger and continues to assist "Uncle Provis".
Crime and Punishment
Part 3, Chapter 1
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Pulcheria and Dunya are greatly affected by Raskolnikov's condition. Razumikhin's affections for Dunya are fully divulged to the reader.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 18: The Treasure
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Abbe tells Dantes of a secret treasure.