The Marble Faun
Chapter XVII: “Miriam’s Trouble”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
While sitting on a fallen column, the four friends admire the moonlight.
While sitting on a fallen column, the four friends admire the moonlight.
Mrs. March departs after receiving word of Mr. March's health. Jo makes a sacrifice to provide for the family.
Basil comes to see Dorian after hearing news of Sibyl. He inquires about showing the portrait of Dorian
The author introduces Dorothy and Ozma of Oz. Oz had once been a land like any other until Queen Lurine transformed it into a fairyland. Dorothy uses her magic picture and learns of the terrible fate of her friends the Tin Man and the Scarecrow. Ozma and Dorothy embark on a journey to find their friends.
Mrs. Sowerby sends a note to Master Craven saying that he must travel home and see his son at once. On the trip home, he thinks back at his son’s health history and regrets not spending time with Colin. Upon his return, he goes to the garden to see his son and is delighted to see the children playing. Mary, Colin, and Archibald walk to the house happy.
Monsieur de Saint-Meran fell ill and died. Madame de Saint-Meran visits the house of Villefort to inform them of her husband's death.
Catherine, still sulking, is visited by Henry who makes some interesting revelations to her.
The Sedleys continue to suffer hardships. Old Osborne wins his war of attrition with Amelia. Amelia is impressed by her son's kindness to others as she keeps an eye on him from a distance.
Abbe has his third attack.
The readers find out the origin of Squinty’s name. Squinty and his brothers and sisters grow up. Squinty wants to see the world and have some adventures, so he escapes. However, he’s caught by the dog.
Raskolnikov receives news regarding his sister.
Things are not well between Elinor and Edward. Unhappiness is prevailing.
Jos and Dobbin get a good nights sleep. Dobbin prepares for a reunion of sorts.
Phileas, having arrived back home, sets Aouda up in the guest room before shutting himself up in his room to ponder his predicament. After a proposal by Aouda, Phileas admits his true feelings.
A prince seeks immortality and finds three different kingdoms in which the kings cannot die until they perform a certain task. He finally finds the queen of life and death in the Land of Immortality.
The Luggnaggians commended. A particular description of the Struldbrugs, with many conversations between the author and some eminent persons upon that subject.
Now king of the Popsipetels, Doctor Dolittle works tirelessly to improve the lives of every member of the tribe. The doctor gets a new home.
Jo runs into Laurie and the two trade secrets.
Victor’s mother dies from scarlet fever she caught from nursing Elizabeth back to health just before he leaves for the university at Ingolstadt. He is discouraged in the study of the natural sciences, but continues his studies in the sciences after an encouraging chemistry lecture.
George Washington's second Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
Major Cavalcanti visits the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.
Dora and David begin their life's together.
Marianne has finally seen her errors of being selfish and unjust toward many; her repentance is sincere, and she also laments her impropriety with Willoughby.
While at school, Tom catches Becky in the act. Becky is not as satisfied by Tom's punishment as she had hoped. Tom decides to take the blame for something he did not do, receiving adoration from Becky in return.
How the Prince of the Air found his way to the Golden Isle.