Behind the Scenes
Chapter 5: My Introduction to Mrs. Lincoln
by Elizabeth Keckley
Now in Washington D.C., Elizabeth is introduced to Mrs. Lincoln.
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Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 9: Meg Goes to Vanity Fair
by Louisa May Alcott
Meg's stay with the Moffats introduces her to the life of a young lady.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 16: Still Knitting
by Charles Dickens
Defarge receives warning of a spy in the neighborhood. John Barsad pays a visit to Defarge's wine shop.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 21: Laurie Makes Mischief, and Jo Makes Peace
by Louisa May Alcott
Laurie's prank on Meg angers the girls. Jo talks to Mr. Laurence in order to restore peace.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 54: Sunday After the Battle
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Rawdon has a request for Pitt. Macmurdo attempts to calm Rawdon.
American Short Fiction
The Snow-Image: A Childish Miracle
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Two children, Violet and Peony, construct a girl out of snow. This snow-image comes to life, however, their parents think she is a human girl and bring her inside where she promptly melts.
The Little Lame Prince
Chapter 4
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
Dolor would hide the traveling cloak in the cupboard. His godmother introduces herself as Stuff and Nonsense. She showed the young prince the mysteries of the cloak—which he didn’t understand at all.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Quarrel of the Monkey and the Crab
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
The monkey and the crab were playing along the river. The monkey finds a persimmon seed and the crab a rice dumpling; the monkey convinces the crab to exchange the items. The crab grows a tree from the seed, and asks the monkey to help him pick the fruit. The monkey is greedy, and eats all the fruit and then throws hard seeds at the crab, killing him. The crab’s son plans revenge on the monkey, eventually killing him.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XXVI: “Zenobia and Coverdale”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Zenobia breaks down and asks Coverdale to relay a message to Hollingsworth before disappearing into the woods.
The Time Machine
Chapter 4
by H.G. Wells
The Time Traveller encounters a group of strange creatures and explores the world of the future.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 21
by Mary Shelley
Victor finds that the murdered man is his friend Henry, who has the mark of the monster’s hands on his neck. Victor goes into convulsions, falls ill, and remains in prison. His father stays with him until he is found innocent.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 13: The Vicissitudes of Slave Life
by Frederick Douglass
The deaths of the master and his son reminds Mr. Douglass of his powerlessness.
Flatland
Part 2, Section 18: How I Came to Spaceland, and What I Saw There
by Edwin A. Abbott
The author describes his journey to Spaceland.
At the Dry Tortugas During the War
“At the Dry Tortugas During the War, Part 4”
by Emily Holder
The following is an account written by Emily Holder describing her memories of Fort Jefferson. They tell the poignant and often fascinating story of the hardships, isolation and drama of daily life at the Dry Tortugas in the nineteenth century.
The Vampyre
Introduction
by John Polidori
Information regarding the history and “facts” of the vampire.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 7
by James Weldon Johnson
The narrator describes “The Club.”
The Marble Faun
Chapter XXXI: “The Marble Saloon”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Miriam confesses to Kenyon her unhappiness regarding Donatello.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter XVI: "Joe"
by Captain Quincy Allen
The rescue is completed, at some risk to themselves. They find out the story of little Joe, and consider themselves happy to help such a child. Danger still lingers nearby as they wait to see what the sharpie will do next.
Lyrics of Lowly Life
"Ione"
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Ah, yes, ‘t is sweet still to remember,"
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 49: Haidee
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Haidee in his home and tells her that she is free from being his slave now that they are in Paris.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Continued by Marian Halcombe, Part II”
by Wilkie Collins
Mariam describes the events leading up to the impending nuptials. She tries to convince herself of the goodness of Sir Percival, but finds fault with him nonetheless.
Main Street
Chapter 30
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol spends a day at the lake accompanied by the Dyers, Erik, Cy Bogart, and Fern Mullins. Carol, jealous of Maud's affection for Erik, is happy to accept an invitation to go out on the lake. Mrs. Bogart's concerns are ignored by Carol, who later meets Erik at Harry Haydock's party. Erik's admission leaves Carol feeling confused and uncomfortable.
Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 20: The Teacher's View of Life
by Thomas E. Sanders
How the teachers attitude and viewpoint can affect their students.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 7: The Poor Whites, South
by William Wells Brown
Synder talks about the poor whites in the South.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XL: “The Happy Ending of the Cruise”
by Kirk Munroe
All are reunited to make happy plans for the future. Sumner realizes the errors of his thinking.