The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion
by Edgar Allan Poe
Eiros and Charmion discuss the events that led to the end of life on Earth.
Eiros and Charmion discuss the events that led to the end of life on Earth.
William and Frances continue their married life together, with continued contact with Hunsden.
Becky continues to the people of Vanity Fair with her charm, but many question the source of her wealth. Rawdon's debts catch up with him.
The story of Wing Biddlebaum, a man with few friends who experienced a horrible ordeal earlier in his life.
Pip experiences guilt for the incident in the marsh, but continues to help the stranger.
Raskolnikov's hatred for Alyona is recounted.
An elephant and a dog become friends, but one day the dog is sold. The elephant refuses to eat or bathe without his pal, and soon the two are reunited for the rest of their days.
The author poses several questions to the reader.
A message to the readers about the history of the story.
Ishmael explains his decision to go to sea.
During his visit, Kenyon asks Donatello to let him mold a bust of him.
Dowley boasts of his success in financial matters and once the shop clerk has produced the bill (for the banquet) to the Yankee, the Yankee pays him in full and includes a sizeable tip. Dowley’s pride is wounded.
A biography of Joseph Louis Lagrange.
Darnay is arrested after arriving in Paris and is held "in secret".
Mrs. Dashwood is happy to see that Edward has come, and welcomes him very warmly as their guest. Again, the theme of money is shown to be of importance to the Dashwood girls; they cannot sustain themselves on their very small fortunes, and this limits their choices.
Whitefoot enjoys his new home and becomes too comfortable as he plays around the sugar-house. He was heedless of a jump and fell into a pail of sap.
Lord Henry’s influence on Dorian begins. Basil considers what to do with the painting.
Now a fugitive slave, Mr. Douglass must be careful who he trusts.
Hans travels home to see his mother.
David visits Tommy Traddle, who lives in the same building as the Micawbers.
David admits his feelings for Dora to Miss Betsey, who reacts unexpectedly to the news. David attempts to recoup some money for Miss Betsey. Agnes informs David of her own family's situation.
Catherine prepares to leave for Northanger Abbey with the Tilneys. She is nervous and tries to be on her best behavior. Not all is expected about the Tilney home.
The narrator reflects on his first exposure to Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
On Christmas Day, an older Laurie and Amy rediscover each other.