The Brown Fairy Book
The Fox and the Lapp
by Andrew Lang
A fox tricks a merchant and steals his fish. He meets all sorts of clever creatures that he must outsmart on his journey back.
A fox tricks a merchant and steals his fish. He meets all sorts of clever creatures that he must outsmart on his journey back.
Du Bois discusses the various education systems in place for the black men.
Griffin recalls the events leading up to his invisibility. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
A white fairy befriends a young prince. The fairy gave the prince a ring and tells him that whenever he did something unkind, the ring would prick his finger and he would lose her friendship. After several unkind deeds she turned him into a dog. Only changing his ways would bring him back to his handsome self.
Upon noticing the flame’s gone out, Kenyon goes inside to investigate.
The remaining crew considers Parker's suggestion, eventually drawing lots to make the fateful decision.
Anne comes to the aid of the Barry family.
Jack meets Corporal Rufus Smith. They visit the General. Rufus reminds the General that they are acquaintances and asks to be his gardener.
Father Mapple delivers his sermon.
Mr. Wickfield and Agnes visit the Strongs. David's encounter with Uriah leaves him feeling morally inferior.
Pitt sends an invitation to family. Rebecca continues to make grand plans.
Hector presents a challenge to the Achaean line. Ajax and Hector engage in battle until Zeus intervenes.
A prince and his mother set off into the world after the king’s death. The son is brave and clever, while his mother is a coward. She tricks him to help a robber in order to save her own life. The prince rescues a princess, and in turn is rescued by the princess. They are wed, and would live happily, but curiosity leads them both into trouble once more.The prince must find his way back to the princess and avenge himself against the robber and the wrongs committed by his mother.
Mr. Brooke pays a visit to the Marches to make a request of Meg.
A doctor has a rather unusual conversation with a dying patient.
The narrator discusses Palm Beach, the pioneers, and the ocean.
David admits his feelings for Dora to Miss Betsey, who reacts unexpectedly to the news. David attempts to recoup some money for Miss Betsey. Agnes informs David of her own family's situation.
The cloak takes him to other countries and he receieves a pair of silver ears (which will let him hear things he’d never heard before). He also sees another boy for the first time.
Mr. Gilmore continues the story, explaining the initial degree of his involvement in the events related. Sir Percival makes his appearance, addressing the letter passed on to Laura.
Madame Danglers visits Monsieur Villefort.
Rosalie is wed, and Agnes Grey and Matilda are left to entertain themselves. Agnes Grey finds that she is called home earlier than expected.
Jurgis pleads Marija to quit the brothel, but she refuses. Jurgis attends a Socialist Party function the day before nationwide election. Election results show promise for the socialist movement.
Dantes becomes a successful smuggler while on board his new vessel.
After the funerals of Monsieur and Madame de Saint-Meran, Monsieur de Villefort begins to arrange the marriage of Valetine.
A poetic narrative describing Oscar Wilde's experiences in the Reading Gaol.