The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 9: Of the Sons of Master and Man
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois discusses the progression of the black man after emancipation.
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The Invisible Man
Chapter 4
by H.G. Wells
The Stranger isolates himself from the rest of the village, but still becomes a topic of conversation. Mr. Cuss talks with the stranger and is alarmed by what he sees. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 13
by Edith Wharton
At the theater, a particularly moving scene reminds Newland of the Countess.
The Professor
Chapter 17
by Charlotte Brontë
William learns more of Mdlle. Herni's past and her plans for the future.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Happy Hunter and the Skillful Fisher
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
The brothers The Happy Hunter and The Skillful Fisherman change occupational places one day. The Hunter does not know how to fish, and loses his brother’s hook. The Skillful Fisherman is very angry and demands his hook back. The Hunter searches and searches to no avail, until an old man appears and tells him to travel to the Sea King’s realm to find the hook. He does so, and finds the hook and makes many new friends. He stays in the Sea King’s realm for three years, and then he returns to land. He gives the hook to his brother, and the brother is angry that he no longer has an excuse to steal his brother’s wealth and title. The Skillful Fisherman then plots to kill his brother, but the Happy Hunter thwarts his plan by using talismans given to him by the Sea King. The Skillful Fisherman is thus impressed by his brother’s power and vows to be obedient to him from then on.
The Wind in the Willows
The Return of Ulysses
by Kenneth Grahame
Toad Hall is liberated. Toad sings a song in celebration.
The Professor
Chapter 2
by Charlotte Brontë
William finds out what his responsibilities will be at this new trade. He also learns the boundaries of the relationship his brother is willing to have.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 3
by W.H.G. Kingston
They arrive at the Kearney house and get to know the family and the area.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
A Descent into the Maelstrom
by Edgar Allan Poe
A sailor recounts his experience with the Maelstrom, a dangerous whirlpool off the coast of Norway.
The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 4: Of the Meaning of Progress
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois reflects on his experiences teaching in a school in the hills of Tennessee.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 11: “The Final Problem”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes arrives at Watson’s home after escaping three murder attempts and a threat from his nemesis Moriarty. Holmes is determined to bring Moriarty to terms in order to uphold justice and make his career.
Crime and Punishment
Part 5, Chapter 5
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Lebeziatnikov and Raskolnikov discuss Katerina's health as Sonia goes to check on her. Sonia finds a barely coherent Katerina overcome by her physical illness. Svidrigailov offers to take care of all funeral arrangements.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 7
by Emily Brontë
Catherine returns to Wuthering Heights after a five week transformation from wild girl to young lady, all Mrs. Linton's work. Upon her return, Heathcliff is upset at her changes in appearance and attitude. The Linton's are invited to dinner by Hindley, and Heathcliff is forbidden to join them.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 4: Burdens
by Louisa May Alcott
A good deal of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy's personalities are divulged to the reader.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 3: “Streaks of Dawn”
by Lewis Carroll
The narrator and Arthur go for a walk and chat about Bazaars.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter VI. EXCITING DISCUSSIONS ABOUT AN UNPARALLELED ENTERPRISE
by Jules Verne
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 12”
by Mark Twain
Huck and Jim build a wigwam on the raft to provide some shelter. The pair travel at night to avoid being seen. Huck and Jim encounter some thieves while exploring a sunken steamboat.
The Time Machine
Chapter 3
by H.G. Wells
The Time Traveller experiments with his new invention, starting slowly then accelerating rapidly into the future.
The Castle of Otranto
Chapter II
by Horace Walpole
There is news of the Princess’s death.
David Copperfield
Chapter 59: Return
by Charles Dickens
David returns to London where he visits with old friends and acquaintances.
The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 10: In the Storm
by H.G. Wells
The narrator keeps his promise to the innkeeper. A third tripod makes its appearance.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 17
by H.G. Wells
Dr. Kemp hears distant gunshots and is later visited by The Invisible Man. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 37: “An Awful Predicament”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee explains his situation as being and Earl’s property sent on an errand. The Yankee is immediately set free. He goes to the slave quarters and finds the master has been killed by the slaves. The slaves have all been condemned to death. The Yankee contacts Clarence and tells him to call Sir Launcelot to come and bring some knights. The Yankee is arrested as the missing slave and the hanging is arranged.
The Professor
Chapter 6
by Charlotte Brontë
William and Mr. Hunsden meet again. They discuss what has happened and William's plans for the future.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 32: “Dowley’s Humiliation”
by Mark Twain
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.