The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part VII”
by Wilkie Collins
Mrs. Clements describes Anne's childhood and the scandal that surrounded her mother and Sir Percival.
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Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 10: The P.C. and P.O.
by Louisa May Alcott
The secretive Pickwick Club is disclosed to the reader.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 1
by Stephen Crane
Henry reflects on the events surrounding his enlistment in the army. Tales of imminent battle breeds panic in Henry's mind.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 5”
by Oscar Wilde
Sibyl and her family discuss her engagement.
Crime and Punishment
Part 3, Chapter 2
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Razumikhin awakens the next morning greatly regretting the previous night. Dunya, Pulcheria, and Razumikhin visit Raslolnikov.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XXXVII: “The Emptiness of Picture-Galleries”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hilda wanders through a picture gallery and feels the weariness and lonliness that accompanies it.
The Iliad
Book 9: The Embassy to Achilles
by Homer
With certain defeat looming over the Greeks, Agamemnon presents an offer to Achilles.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 57: Eothen
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia continues to feel a sense of obligation and duty, devoting her life to her father. Major Dobbin heads home and runs into an old friend on the way. Upon the receipt of good news, Dobbin's spirit is lifted.
Babbitt
Chapter 18
by Sinclair Lewis
George is concerned with Ted's choices and interests, which are contrary to his own. An incident at Ted's party causes tension between the Babbitt's and Littlefield's. A visit from family only increases George's irritation with matters at home.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 2: A Dean, and a Chapter Also
by Charles Dickens
Following the service, the Dean and Mr. Crisparkle discuss the current state of Mr. Jasper's health. Edwin Drood pays a visit to his uncle to discuss his impending nuptials with Rosa Bud.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 13: Fifty-Two
by Charles Dickens
Carton visits Darnay before his execution.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 73: The Promise
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Madame de Saint-Meran falls ill and dies, the doctor treating her suspects foul play.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 14: The Knitting Done
by Charles Dickens
Miss Pross has one last encounter with Madame Defarge as she and Cruncher prepare to leave the city.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 30: Consequences
by Louisa May Alcott
Mrs. Chester's fair allows the girls to show off their individual talents. Aunt Carrol's decision leaves Jo dissapointed.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter V: “The Adventure of the Priory School, Part 2”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes and Watson find more clues as to the kidnapping of a prep school student. When the clues point to James Wilder, Holmes and Watson stop at nothing to catch him.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 52: In Which Lord Steyne Shows Himself in a Most Amiable Light
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Rawdon is saddened by his son's departure, Becky however is unaffected. Lord Steyne's suspicions lead him to question Briggs.
The Jungle
Chapter 7
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis and Ona finally marry. Ona and Elzbiata are constantly sick, while Antanas develops a cough and open sores from work. The harsh winter in Packingtown intensifies the hardships of the family.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 24: Twenty One Months in Great Britain
by Frederick Douglass
With his newfound liberty in jeopardy, Mr. Douglass departs for Great Britain.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 9: The Gorgon's Head
by Charles Dickens
After receiving a visit from his nephew, Charles Darnay, the Marquis receives a painful message.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 39: A Cynical Chapter
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Bute mourns his loss. Mrs. Bute catches Miss Horrocks in the act. Sir Pitt's health takes a downturn forcing young Pitt to make a decision.
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.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 19: Escape of Clotel
by William Wells Brown
Clotel has some assistance escaping her current home.
At the Dry Tortugas During the War
“At the Dry Tortugas During the War, Part 5”
by Emily Holder
The following is an account written by Emily Holder describing her memories of Fort Jefferson. They tell the poignant and often fascinating story of the hardships, isolation and drama of daily life at the Dry Tortugas in the nineteenth century.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Higher Laws
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau explores the moral complexities of hunting.
The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 7: Of the Black Belt
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois discusses Albany, the heart of the Black Belt of the South.