Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 20: Confidential
by Louisa May Alcott
Mrs. March returns and visits Amy. Mr. Brooke's intentions towards Meg are disclosed.
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Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Robber Bridegroom
by Grimm Brothers
A young woman learns some unsettling things about her soon to be husband.
The Four Million
"After Twenty Years"
by O. Henry
A long planned meeting between old friends has unexpected consequences.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Preface and Introduction
by Mark Twain
The preface is a disclaimer signed by the author. In the introduction/explanation, the stranger tells the narrator his story of being a yankee in Connecticut.
Flatland
Preface to the second and revised edition
by Edwin A. Abbott
The preface to the book.
The Tragedy of MacBeth
Act 1, Scene 3
by William Shakespeare
Macbeth is confronted by the three witches who tell him of his future. Macbeth and Banquo receive news from Ross.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 32: The Pass List Is Out
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
The Avonlea Scholars take the exam.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 16: Europe
by Booker T. Washington
Booker's travels throughout Europe introduce him to a number of new teaching methods, as well as instilling a since of hope for equality in the United States.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 1: The Scapegoat
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Mr. Asbury is a businessman who successfully works his way up from a barbershop owner to a lawyer. Upon his success, Mr. Bingo conspires against him to make Mr. Asbury the scapegoat for his crimes.
Great Expectations
Chapter 57
by Charles Dickens
Pip, in extreme debt, falls ill. Joe comes to Pip's aid bring news of home. Pip decides to return home.
Moby Dick
Chapter 15: Chowder
by Herman Melville
Ishmael and Queequeg stay the Try-Pots for the evening.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 96: The Contract
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Andrea Cavalcanti and Mademoiselle Danglers are to be married at Danglers' house.
Crime and Punishment
Part 4, Chapter 1
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Svidrigailov asks for Raskolnikov's help in finding Dunya. Svidrigailov recounts the circumstances of his marriage.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 90: The Meeting
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Albert and the Count of Monte Cristo meet for a duel.
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 13: "When the Door Opened"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. A story that continues to describe the traditions of Christmas. The three children receive a special visit from Santa, who distributes their Christmas presents.
Babbitt
Chapter 8
by Sinclair Lewis
George and Myra decide to throw a dinner party the local "intellects".
Stories from Around the World
“Why the Sea Is Salt”
by Traditional
How a magical quern ended up at the bottom of the sea, grinding out salt.
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 3
by Edith Wharton
Archer and May officially announce their engagement.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 25
by Jack London
After another incident with the Macedonia, the crew of the Ghost engage the intervening boats, prompting Death to give chase to his brother's ship.
Jane Eyre
Chapter XXVII
by Charlotte Brontë
After falling asleep for a short while, Jane awakes to the realization that she must leave Thornfield. When she steps out of her room, she finds Rochester waiting in a chair on the threshold. To Rochester’s assurances that he never meant to wound her, and to his pleas of forgiveness, Jane is silent, although she confides to the reader that she forgave him on the spot. Jane suddenly feels faint, and Rochester carries her to the library to revive her. He then offers her a new proposal—to leave England with him for the South of France, where they will live together as husband and wife. Jane refuses, explaining that no matter how Rochester chooses to view the situation, she will never be more than a mistress to him while Bertha is alive. Rochester realizes that he must explain why he does not consider himself married, and he launches into the story of his past.
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.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 56: Georgy is Made a Gentleman
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Old Osborne has plans for little George, attempting to make amends for his previous actions. Amelia makes a friend in order to see George. Dobbin inquires about Amelia.
Stories from Around the World
“The Peasant Story of Napoleon”
by Honoré de Balzac
A story about Napoleon doing all he did because he was immortal, a chosen man of God.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XLVIII
by Jane Austen
A foreshadowed development comes to fruition.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 10
by Stephen Crane
Henry is questioned about the nature of his wound as he walks with an injured soldier. Henry quickly departs the disoriented man's company as he continues to regret his cowardice.