The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Ninth, Chapter 4
by Victor Hugo
Aware of Esmeralda's love for Captain Phoebus, Quasimodo decides to grab the attention of the young captain.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 87: The Challenge
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Albert visits Monsieur Danglers to ask about the accusations against his father.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 10: In Which Passepartout is Only Too Glad to Get Off with the Loss of His Shoes
by Jules Verne
Phileas, having had his passport stamped, has a meal at the train station while Passepartout once again runs errands. A cultural misstep by Passepartout results in an incident at the temple and gives Detective Fix further grounds to obtain an arrest warrant.
The Woman in White
EPOCH TWO: “The Story Continued in Several Narratives, Part V”
by Wilkie Collins
Walter returns to England. His happy reunion with his family is overshadowed by the news of Laura's death. He returns to Limmeridge house to pay his respects at her graveside.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Four: A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms: Chapter 9
by Jonathan Swift
A grand debate at the general assembly of the HOUYHNHNMS, and how it was determined. The learning of the HOUYHNHNMS. Their buildings. Their manner of burials. The defectiveness of their language.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 67: At the Office of the King's Attorney
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Madame Danglers visits Monsieur Villefort.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 1: “Ann’s Army”
by L. Frank Baum
Queen Ann was the ruler of Oogaboo, the smallest and poorest in the land of Oz (except for the peaceful Emerald City ruled by the young Ozma). Ann decides to build an army and overtake Ozma’s throne.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 106: Dividing the Proceeds
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Albert and Mercedes make plans for their future.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XI: "Into the Interior"
by Laura Lee Hope
The girls are helped by Hank Belton. They discover that he hires out men for work and Grace hopes to hear news of her brother. Mr. Hammond takes the girls to his camp.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter III: “The Adventure of the Dancing Men”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Elsie marries Hilton Cubitt and tells him not to ask her about her past. She gets a letters from the United States and pictures of small dancing men start appearing everywhere around her. Holmes is brought in to get to the bottom of the pictures. From then on, things get worse until Holmes cracks the case.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 11: “The Famous Fellowship of Fairies”
by L. Frank Baum
The adventurers enter the castle full of kings and queens. Someone explains to them that the castle is ruled by the Private Citizen (Tititihoochoo). Realizing that Ruggedo was the one to blame, the Citizen agrees to punish Ruggedo and treat the adventurers as their guests for the evening.
Beowulf
Chapter 32
by Francis Barton Gummere
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 6, Chapter 7: The Doctor's Decision
by Hugh Lofting
Polynesia, having already convinced the doctor to take a vacation, attempts to influence even more. Doctor Dolittle and his friends begin their trip home.
On Vaccination Against Smallpox
"Further Observations on the Variola Vaccinae, or Cow-Pox, 1799"
by Edward Anthony Jenner
The author describes the symptoms that have appeared in and on the cows and how he treated them.
Winesburg, Ohio
Introduction by Irving Howe
by Sherwood Anderson
Introduction to the book by Irving Howe.
The Four Million
"The Gift of The Magi"
by O. Henry
A couple makes personal sacrifices to give each other gifts for Christmas.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 32
by Emily Brontë
Lockwood leaves and comes back six months later to find Nelly living at Wuthering Heights, as Cathy's companion because Zillah left. After Hareton accidentally shoots himself, Cathy gives Nelly a book to give to him; if he accepts it Cathy vows to teach him to read and never tease him again.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 26: In Which a Mysterious Character Appears Upon the Scene; And many Things, Inseparable From This History, Are Done and Performed.
by Charles Dickens
Fagin and Monks discuss Oliver's future.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 12: Sperm Whales and Baleen Whales
by Jules Verne
Ned Land, Conseil, and Aronnax attempt to size up the crew of the Nautilus. An unfortunate incident greatly affects Ned Land's attitude toward Captain Nemo.
A Christmas Carol
“Stave III”
by Charles Dickens
The second spirit takes Ebenezor to the Cratchit home.
The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 5: Of the Wings of Atalanta
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois discusses the significance of the city of Atlanta.
The Olive Fairy Book
The Story of Zoulvisia
by Traditional
Many are enchanted by the mountains but none leave alive. A family loses their seven sons to the mountain until the youngest sets out to try to do what his brothers could not. He manages to break the enchantment, and meets Zoulvisia. Out of kindness, he brings an old woman back to the palace, despite the misgivings of others. The woman is a witch, and Zoulvisia reveals secrets to her that put their lives in danger. The prince and Zoulvisia plan her escape.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Winter Animals
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau observes the winter wildlife at Walden Pond.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 1”
by Oscar Wilde
The novel opens with Basil and Lord Henry discussing a painting, as well as the subject of the painting, and theories of art. Basil wants to keep things secret from Lord Henry, but finds that he is unable to do so.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 36: How to Live Well on Nothing a Year
by William Makepeace Thackeray
A brief essay by the author is presented to the reader. Rawdon and Rebecca continue to live on chance. An earlier incident involving Rawdon is revisited.