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.
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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.
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.
Lectures on Ten British Mathematicians
Chapter 1: "George Peacock"
by Alexander MacFarlane
A biography of George Peacock.
The Professor
Chapter 20
by Charlotte Brontë
William tries to find a way to earn a living sufficient for beginning a new life, but finds there are unexpected obstacles.
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 3
by Edith Wharton
Archer and May officially announce their engagement.
Crime and Punishment
Part 6, Chapter 2
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Porfiry, although having extracted a murder confession from the painter, tells Raskolnikov who he believes really committed the crimes.
Agnes Grey
Chapter XIII: The Primroses
by Anne Brontë
The ladies frequent church, for varying reasons. Agnes Grey meets with Mr. Weson again, which leads to teasing from the Murray girls.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Higher Laws
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau explores the moral complexities of hunting.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 14”
by Oscar Wilde
Dorian wakes from peaceful sleep and is confronted by what actions to take after last night’s events. He contacts Alan Campbell to help him conceal what has happened.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Valiant Little Tailor
by Grimm Brothers
By using his wits, a tailor achieves success.
On Vaccination Against Smallpox
"An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variole Vaccine, or Cow-Pox, 1798"
by Edward Anthony Jenner
The author describes the causes for the vaccine and symptoms of smallpox.
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.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 13: The Ice Bank
by Jules Verne
Once again the Nautilus finds itself at the mercy of the elements.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 9: “The Leech”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
By renaming himself upon his arrival in Boston, Chillingworth has hidden his past from everyone except Hester, whom he has sworn to secrecy. He incorporates himself into society in the role of a doctor, and since the townsfolk have very little access to good medical care, he is welcomed and valued. An opportuniy arises when Dimmesdale comes into his care.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 27: The Story
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Caderousse tells Dantes (Abbe Busoni) all of the stories of betrayal during Dantes' arrest.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 6: Hundreds of People
by Charles Dickens
Lorry discusses Lucie's suitors with Miss Pross. A story relayed from the Tower of London disturbs Dr. Manette.
American Short Fiction
Rip Van Winkle
by Washington Irving
An idle villager experiences some strange events while taking a walk in the mountains.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 48: Ideology
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur de Villefort visits the Count of Monte Cristo to thank him personally for saving his wife and son.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 25: In Which All the Principal Personages Think Fit to Leave Brighton
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia fools everyone but Dobbin. Rawdon's disappointment amuses Becky.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 17: The Last Flogging
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass returns to Mr. Covey's house, and has one last battle with the cowardly master.
The Four Million
"Springtime Á La Carte"
by O. Henry
A woman fears she has been forgotten.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 16: A Learned Italian
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes begins his friendship with the mad abbe.
Dracula
Chapter 17
by Bram Stoker
The Harkers join forces with the others. They share all that they know, and discover more information about Dracula’s connections with the area and plans for the future.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 19: Vanikoro
by Jules Verne
As the Nautilus continues its travels into more populated areas, the underwater destruction continues to increase. The ship arrives at the island Vanikoro, where Aronnax and Captain Nemo discuss the the tale of La Pérouse's shipwreck.