The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 65: A Conjugal Scene
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur Danglers has a harsh talk with Madame Danglers.
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Northanger Abbey
Chapter X
by Jane Austen
Chapter X begins with a reminder that Catherine has hardly perfected her powers of perception, for she has not yet caught on to the romance between James and Isabella. Catherine, James, the Allens, and the Thorpes go to the theater.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XXVII: “Myths”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Donatello tells Kenyon that he has the gift of talking to animals and tries to communcate with the creatures of nature.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 46: The Appointment Kept.
by Charles Dickens
Noah observes Nancy's meeting with Mr. Brownlow and Rose. Mr. Brownlow is affected by Nancy's description of Monks.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter XXI
by Jane Austen
Catherine makes some discoveries about Eleanor and is disturbed by a violent storm later that evening.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 39: The Guests
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Albert prepares his home for the Count of Monte Cristo.
American Short Fiction
Rodman the Keeper
by Constance Fenimore Woolson
“Rodman the Keeper” is a powerful tale that highlights the irreconcilable differences between Northern and Southern cultures, with dignity and sympathy allotted to representative characters of both worlds.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 1: “A Scandal in Bohemia”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The King of Bohemia seeks the help of Sherlock Holmes in securing a picture that could be used against him in the political scene.
The Professor
Chapter 25
by Charlotte Brontë
William and Frances continue their married life together, with continued contact with Hunsden.
The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne
Chapter IV
by Ann Radcliffe
Matilda falls into despair over the fate of her son. A letter arrives, bringing with it a new hope for his escape. Mary begins to think tenderly of Alleyn.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Begun by Walter Hartright, Part XII”
by Wilkie Collins
Their search leads Marian and Walter to the school, where they hear the story of the "ghost" seen by one of the students. Walter resolves to further their search that evening.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 33: Roman Bandits
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Signor Pastrini tells Franz and Albert the tales of Luigi Vampa.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tale of Pigling Bland”
by Beatrix Potter
In The Tale Of Pigling Bland, farmer Piperson decides it’s time to turn his pigs into bacon, Pigling Bland and Pig-Wig must use their wits to outsmart him.
The Woman in White
EPOCH TWO: “The Story Continued by Eliza Michelson, Part I”
by Wilkie Collins
Mrs. Michelson tells of Marian's illness and treatment. Sir Percival suddenly decides to make changes.
Logic: Deductive and Inductive
“Chapter 2”
by Carveth Read, M.A.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 1: The Negro Sale
by William Wells Brown
Clotel, her sister Althesa, and her mother Currer are sold at a slave auction.
The Olive Fairy Book
The Satin Surgeon
by Traditional
A king has two daughters, though one is ugly and cruel and the other beautiful and kind. A prince is supposed to be promised to the former, but falls in love with the latter. The bitter sister and the king send away the younger princess to a tower where she is trapped. The prince tries to see his princess, but is harmed by the plans of the elder sister.The princess escapes her tower and sets off to save the prince she loves.
The Brown Fairy Book
The Mermaid and the Boy
by Andrew Lang
A fairy tale in which a king promises a mermaid that he will give her his first born child. The prince that is born spends his life running from the mermaid and does escape her.
The Jungle
Chapter 6
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis is told the history of his house, only to learn it is neither new or bought at a fair price. Ona and Stanislova secure jobs. Jurgis and Ona begin planning for their wedding.
Winesburg, Ohio
An Awakening, concerning Belle Carpenter
by Sherwood Anderson
George's attempt to impress Belle Carpenter is unexpectedly interrupted.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 9
by Jack London
Hump has an extended philosophical discussion with Captain Larsen, while an enraged Mugridge continues to perform extra duties. An argument with Captain Larsen results in the continuation of Hump's duties as cabin boy. The situation between Mugridge and Hump finally comes to a head.
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.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part III”
by Wilkie Collins
Walter and Marian save money and continue their investigations in hopes of finding justice against Sir Percival and Count Fosco. Laura slowly recovers herself.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XLIII
by Jane Austen
In this chapter, Mrs. Jennings emerges as a much more caring, sympathetic person than she has before.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 17: “The Pastor and His Parishioner”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
In the forest, Hester and Dimmesdale are finally able to escape both the public eye and Chillingworth. They join hands and sit in a secluded spot near a brook. Hester tells Dimmesdale that Chillingworth is her husband. The former lovers plot to steal away on a ship to Europe, where they can live with Pearl as a family.