The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 56: Andrea Cavalcanti
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Major Cavalcanti is introduced to his lost son, Andrea Cavalcanti, with the help of the Count of Monte Cristo.
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The Iliad
Book 21: The Battle in the River Scamander
by Homer
Achilles takes no mercy on the Trojans, as he takes his vengeance for the slain patroclus.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 26: Between London and Chatham
by William Makepeace Thackeray
A description of George and Amelia's life.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 21: My Escape from Slavery
by Frederick Douglass
After living a his entire life as a slave, Mr. Douglass successfully emancipates himself.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 16: The Letter on the Pincushion
by William Makepeace Thackeray
The Sedley state is auctioned off.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter IV: “The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes is contacted by Violet Smith. When she is followed by a strange man in a bicycle, Holmes decides to get to the bottom of it. When Violet is abducted, Holmes goes after the cyclist and discovers they’re both on the same side. Holmes tracks down the killers.
David Copperfield
Chapter 28: Mr. Micawber's Gauntlet
by Charles Dickens
The Micawbers and Tommy Traddles attend a dinner at David's apartment. Littimer visits David in search of Steerforth. David advises Tommy in regards to Mr. Micawber's situation.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XLIX
by Jane Austen
A further description of the relationship between Lucy and Robert.
Babbitt
Chapter 34
by Sinclair Lewis
George minimizes his involvement in the Good Citizen's League. Although he actively engages in unethical business practices, George hopes to the corruption in Zenith's business community will come to an end. A decision by Ted and Eunice divides the family while creating a sense of solidarity between father and son.
Babbitt
Chapter 2
by Sinclair Lewis
The Babbitt family assembles for breakfast. The reader is introduced to the Babbitt children, Verona, Ted, and little Tinka.
The Brown Fairy Book
The Sister of the Sun
by Andrew Lang
A fairy tale about a peasant boy that is set to many tasks and completes each through magic and the help of supernatural friends he meets along the way.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Third, Chapter 2
by Victor Hugo
The narrator gives a detailed description of Paris and its ever-changing architecture.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Reading
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau discusses classic literature and its benefits.
Babbitt
Chapter 16
by Sinclair Lewis
George continues his attempts at join a local club. Reverend Drew asks for George's assistance.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Winter Animals
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau observes the winter wildlife at Walden Pond.
The Colored Cadet at West Point
Chapter 5: Plebe Camp
by Henry O. Flipper
A more in-depth description of the daily experiences and general treatment of the Plebe at West Point.
The Jungle
Chapter 5
by Upton Sinclair
The expense of owning the house begins to absorb all of the family's money, while Jurgis is approached by union personnel. Both Antanas and Marija find jobs, however the circumstances surrounding each job are questionable.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 14: Miss Crawley at Home
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Miss Matilda visits Amelia. Sir Pitt presents Becky with a proposition.
David Copperfield
Chapter 9: I Have a Memorable Birthday
by Charles Dickens
David is sent home after receiving some bad news.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 114: Peppino
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Danglers is captured by Luigi Vampa on his way out of Rome.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 6: “Pearl”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hester’s one consolation is her daughter, Pearl, who is described in great detail in this chapter.
Gulliver's Travels
Part One: A Voyage to Lilliput: Chapter 1
by Jonathan Swift
The author gives some account of himself and family. His first inducements to travel. He is shipwrecked, and swims for his life. Gets safe on shore in the country of Lilliput; is made a prisoner, and carried up the country.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 19: “How They Hunted in the Odenwald”
by James Baldwin
How the hunt ended badly.
Crime and Punishment
Part 4, Chapter 2
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Razumikhin confirms Raskolnikov's fears. Dunya and Pulcheria are upset by the news of Svidrigailov's arrival in St. Petersburg.
David Copperfield
Chapter 48: Domestic
by Charles Dickens
David's hopes for domestic bliss are not fulfilled.