The Iliad
Book 18: The Grief of Achilles, and New Armour made him by Vulcan
by Homer
Achilles is told of Patroclus' death. Patroclus' body is prepared for burial, while Achilles plots his revenge against Hector.
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The Vampyre
Extract of a Letter from Geneva
by John Polidori
Introduction to the text, which includes details of the author and the story’s conception.
Treasure Island
Part One: The Old Buccaneer, Chapter 4: The Sea-Chest
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim tells his mother about the pirate’s plan to take Billy’s sea chest and they leave town to get help, to no avail. They unlock Billy’s chest and discover gold. They take the gold and something wrapped in an oil cloth and run when they hear someone coming.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 10
by Edgar Allan Poe
While adrift at sea, Pym and the remaining crew prematurely celebrate their rescue.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 15: In Which the Bag of Banknotes Disgorges Some Thousands of Pounds More
by Jules Verne
Phileas and Passepartout are detained upon arrival in Calcutta, but quickly depart to Hong Kong after posting bond, much to detective Fix's disappointment.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 23: "Aegri Somnia" (Latin: "troubled dreams.")
by Jules Verne
Captain Nemo discusses his many experiments with Aronnax. As the Nautilus approaches the shore, Captain Nemo becomes overwhelmed with anger.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 2
by Mark Twain
Tom finds a way to turn a profit from his punishment.
David Copperfield
Chapter 47: Martha
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Peggotty and David asks Martha for some assistance in finding Little Em'ly. Miss Betsey's past continues to haunt her.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 56: Andrea Cavalcanti
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Major Cavalcanti is introduced to his lost son, Andrea Cavalcanti, with the help of the Count of Monte Cristo.
Gulliver's Travels
Part One: A Voyage to Lilliput: Chapter 2
by Jonathan Swift
The emperor of Lilliput, attended by several of the nobility, comes to see the author in his confinement. The emperor’s person and habit described. Learned men appointed to teach the author their language. He gains favour by his mild disposition. His pockets are searched, and his sword and pistols taken from him.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 22
by Mary Shelley
Victor and his father return home and begin planning the wedding. He remembers the monster’s threat and keeps it a secret from Elizabeth, who is still worried about his frequent illnesses. The wedding takes place and they leave for a family cottage.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 16: The Letter on the Pincushion
by William Makepeace Thackeray
The Sedley state is auctioned off.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 23
by Jack London
The Ghost continues hunting seals as the weather and seas grow increasingly rough. Hump's admiration and affection for Maud continues to grow, even as he becomes increasingly aware of Captain Larsen's growing lust towards the young woman.
Crime and Punishment
Part 2, Chapter 2
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
An agitated Raskolnikov returns to his room where he considers, but later hides his stolen goods. Raskolnikov pays a visit to Razumikhin.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXXVII: “Fishing for Sharks”
by Kirk Munroe
The boys learn a lesson about shark fishing. The group meets up with the keeper of the house of refuge and his dog.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 42: “WAR!”
by Mark Twain
Clarence reveals to the Yankee about Guenever’s affair with Launcelot, the war between Arthur and Launcelot, and the temporary rule of Mordred (who placed an interdict of the church placed on Camelot). Launcelot and Mordred killed each other in battle and the Church reversed the entire kingdom and brought it back to the way it was. The Yankee decrees that all of the old institutions of the church will be null. Clarence gathers boys for an army.
Flappers and Philosophers
Head and Shoulders
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Horace Tarbox is known as a prodigy. He sees a plan for his life, until he meets Marcia Meadow. The knock at his door changes all the plans he thought he had.
Winesburg, Ohio
Introduction by Irving Howe
by Sherwood Anderson
Introduction to the book by Irving Howe.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 40: In Which Becky Is Recognized by the Family
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Pitt sends an invitation to family. Rebecca continues to make grand plans.
The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne
Chapter IX
by Ann Radcliffe
Alleyn reveals his feelings for Mary to Osbert. The Count offers a match for Mary, but she is hesitant to accept.
Gulliver's Travels
Part One: A Voyage to Lilliput: Chapter 6
by Jonathan Swift
Of the inhabitants of Lilliput; their learning, laws, and customs; the manner of educating their children. The author’s way of living in that country. His vindication of a great lady.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XIII: “Zenobia’s Legend”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Zenobia tells a legend involving the mystery of the Veiled Lady.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 15: The Secret History of Mrs. Lincoln's Wardrobe in New York
by Elizabeth Keckley
Mrs. Lincoln's debts force her to part with some of her wardrobe.
Pygmalion
Act 3
by George Bernard Shaw
Higgins presents Eliza to a new crowd. Freddy finds himself infatuated with Eliza.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 29: The House of Morrel & Son
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes, in a disguise of an Englishman, visits Morrel and Son to speak with M. Morrel.