The Prince
Chapter 3: Concerning Mixed Principalities
by Niccolo Machiavelli
A discussion of the difficulties of running a new principality, as opposed to a hereditary principality.
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Great Expectations
Chapter 23
by Charles Dickens
Pip has dinner at the house of Matthew Pocket and observes the strange social lives of the Pocket family.
My Bondage and My Freedom
"The Slavery Party." Extract from a Speech Delivered before the A.A.S Society in New York, May, 1853.
by Frederick Douglass
"The Slavery Party." Extract from a Speech Delivered before the A.A.S Society in New York, May, 1853.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 22: Liberty Attained
by Frederick Douglass
Now a fugitive slave, Mr. Douglass must be careful who he trusts.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 20: “‘I Shall Live Forever—and Ever—and Ever!’”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary and Dickon take Colin to see the garden. At once, his pale skin becomes rosey again. Mary and Colin both comment about this being their first time seeing springtime.
Babbitt
Chapter 29
by Sinclair Lewis
George's involvement with Tanis begins to take a toll on his health and reputation. George receives his first invitation into the Good Citizen's League.
Tales of Terror and Mystery
“The Japanned Box”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A man is a tutor to two young boys in a household. Their father is very quiet and studious and keeps to himself. However, he has a room that no one has set foot in until the tutor saves the youngest from a well. The tutor in this manner learns from the servants about his employer’s past as an obnoxious drunk. His wife was the one to tame him and he carries a black Japanned Box, which is believed to hold her letters, with him when he stays somewhere else.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 10
by Emily Brontë
Heathcliff returns to Thrushcross Grange a few months after Catherine and Edgar were married. While Heathcliff stays at Wuthering Heights, Catherine and Isabella visit him; Isabella falls for Heathcliff in the process.
David Copperfield
Chapter 17: Somebody Turns Up
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Dick visits the school and tells David of an encounter that his Aunt Betsy has had. David's visit with the Heeps leaves him feeling manipulated.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Invisible Prince
by Andrew Lang
How the Prince of the Air found his way to the Golden Isle.
Florida Trails
Chapter XIII: “Just Fishing”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator dreams of spending the rest of his days where he can fish from hand-made fishing poles. He goes on to explain how to make a proper fishing pole.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 13”
by Oscar Wilde
Dorian reveals secrets to Basil, but is suddenly angered towards his old friend.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter IX
by Jane Austen
John Thorpe arrives at the Allens’ with his sister Isabella and Catherine’s brother James. The trio pressure Catherine into joining them for a carriage ride; James and Isabella in one carriage, and Catherine and John in the other. During the carriage ride, Catherine attempts to divert John’s self- interested monologue, but always fails.
Peter Pan
Chapter 17: When Wendy Grew Up
by J.M. Barrie
A relieved Mrs. Darling provides a home for the Lost Boys. Fearing an unwanted transformation, Peter departs after making a promise to Wendy. As time passes, so does the Darling home.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 20: Confidential
by Louisa May Alcott
Mrs. March returns and visits Amy. Mr. Brooke's intentions towards Meg are disclosed.
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.
The Four Million
"The Skylight Room"
by O. Henry
The tale of young woman stricken by poverty and society's shortcomings.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 78: We Hear From Yanina
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
A newspaper prints an article which slanders the name of Fernand de Morcerf.
Great Expectations
Chapter 33
by Charles Dickens
Estella's visit fills Pip with optimism.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 3
by Emily Brontë
Zillah leads Mr. Lockwood to a room where Mr. Heathcliff allows no one to stay. Mr. Lockwood has two nightmares while sleeping in this room; he awakens Mr. Heathcliff when he screams during his nightmare.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 8”
by Oscar Wilde
Dorian decides to make amends to Sibyl as Lord Henry brings news. Dorian feels the whole experience to be like a play he is watching. He commits himself to maintaining his youth and beauty.
The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 1: The Eve of the War
by H.G. Wells
From an observatory, the narrator witnesses a series of strange occurrences on the surface of Mars.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 6: “Shaggy Seeks His Stray Brother”
by L. Frank Baum
Betsy, Hank and the Roses meet the Shaggy Man. The Royal Gardner explains that all intruders are to be put to death, and when Betsy wants to run away, Shaggy telles her about his lost brother, the Love Magnet, the Nome King and the Land of Oz. The three friends pick a rose princess (Ozga).
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 62: Ghosts
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The guests for the Count of Monte Cristo's Auteuil party begin to arrive.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 59: The Old Piano
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Mr. Sedley gets his house in order. Jos makes a promise to his father and Amelia. Dobbin makes a declaration to Amelia, but is disappointed with her reaction.