Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“Jack the Giant Killer”
by Joseph Jacobs
A fairy tale about a boy Jack, known as the Giant Killer, and his adventures of escape from giants, magicians, and other horrendous monsters.
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Obras de Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer — Tomo Primero
Leyenda 14: “El Beso”
by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
A young Captain housed in an old church in time of war, becomes enamored with a statue of a beautiful woman which guards her husband’s tomb. Tragedy strikes when in a drunken stupor he attempts to kiss the statue. Un joven Capitan, viviendo en una iglesia abandonada en tiempo de guerra, se sientre atraido por la estatua de una muer bella que guarda la tumba de su esposo. Una tragedia ocurre, cuando borracho, el Capitan tenta besar la estatua.
Silas Marner
Part 1, Chapter 14
by George Eliot
Molly is laid to rest. Silas' decision is cause for further sympathy from the villagers. Dolly Winthrop lends a hand.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 27
by James Fenimore Cooper
The Hurons discover Uncas has escaped. Magua and the dead woman are discovered in the cave. Magua persuades the Hurons to follow his lead once more.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 98: The Bell and Bottle Tavern
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Andrea makes his escape from Paris.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 43: “The Battle of the Sand Belt”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee sends word to all factories to evacuate all personnel for he plans to bomb the factories with secret mines. All of England is against the Yankee and plans to fight against him. When the boys are unsure, the Yankee reassures the boys that they will only have to fight the hated nobility.
David Copperfield
Chapter 55: Tempest
by Charles Dickens
David delivers Little Em'ly's letter to Ham. David witnesses a tragedy on the coast.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 34: James Crawley’s Pipe Is Put Out
by William Makepeace Thackeray
James falls out of favor with Miss Crawley. Angered by correspondence from Rebecca, Miss Crawley makes a declaration to Pitt.
Crime and Punishment
Part 4, Chapter 4
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov pays a visit to Sonya, who is surprised and frightened by his presence. Svidrigailov listens in on Raskolnikov and Sonya's conversation in private.
The Professor
Chapter 24
by Charlotte Brontë
Hunsden returns and meets with William and Frances.
The Jungle
Chapter 25
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis' money is stolen by a dishonest bartender. Jurgis is imprisoned again after assaulting the bartender. Jack encounters Jack Duane for the second time while in prison. After his release from prison, Jurgis begins to work for organized crime.
Tales of Terror and Mystery
“The New Catacomb”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Two enemies, Kennedy and Burger, are students of Roman remains. Burger embarks on a three week affair with a girl and returns alone, also having found a new catacomb. Kennedy attempts to get the story from him.
Great Expectations
Chapter 19
by Charles Dickens
Pip prepares to leave for London feeling guilty about his behavior.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 31: In Which Jos Sedley Takes Care of His Sister
by William Makepeace Thackeray
As requested, Joseph stays behind to take care of the women. Isidor and Rebecca each have plans of their own.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 15
by W.H.G. Kingston
The pattern of revenge continues.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 4”
by Oscar Wilde
Dorian reveals his interest in Sibyl Vane to Lord Henry.
Babbitt
Chapter 10
by Sinclair Lewis
George and Myra's visit to Riesling upsets Zilla. George and Riesling prepare to take a trip.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Al Aaraaf
by Edgar Allan Poe
"O! Nothing earthly save the ray"
Main Street
Chapter 21
by Sinclair Lewis
Raymond and Vida, now active in town activities, are married. Vida is jealous and resentful of Carol taking Will's love for granted.
A Lincoln Anthology
Oration in Memory of Abraham Lincoln, Washington, D.C., April 14, 1876
by Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass speaks at the unveiling of the Lincoln Monument (now known as the Emancipation Memorial) in Washington, D.C., April 14, 1876. The monument was paid for solely with funds donated from freed slaves.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 30: The Fifth of September
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
M. Morrel is saved from bankruptcy.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 25: In Which All the Principal Personages Think Fit to Leave Brighton
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia fools everyone but Dobbin. Rawdon's disappointment amuses Becky.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part VII”
by Wilkie Collins
Walter surprises the Count with his approach. The two spend a tense night together.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 12
by Emily Brontë
Catherine, delirious from not eating for three days, talks about her childhood with Heathcliff. When Edgar sees the terrible shape Catherine is in, he scolds Nelly for not calling him sooner; when the doctor arrives he predicts that Catherine will not survive her illness. While this is going on, Isabella runs away with Heathcliff.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 13: Sentimental and Otherwise
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia visits the Osbourne home. Old Osbourne makes an offer George can't refuse.