The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 7”
by Mark Twain
Huck escapes his father after faking his own death.
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Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 10: “Flop and the Turtle”
by Howard R. Garis
While Curly went to school, Flop stayed home and played. He found a stone and gave it to his mom to use as a doorstop. A mean egg-dog comes by to eat his mom’s pies. The stone began to talk and explained that he was a frozen turtle. The turtle bit the dog and it ran away.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 14
by Jack London
Hump laments the absence of women aboard ship. Later that same night, Hump encounters a visibly dazed Harrison and a bloodied Captain Larsen aboard deck. Hump witnesses another incident of violence below deck.
A Christmas Carol
“Stave II”
by Charles Dickens
Ebenezer Scrooge nervously waits for the first spirit. Ebenezer is confronted with events from his childhood.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 13: “Freemen”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee and his companions agree to stop for the night. They have no matches and no food. A storm comes and vermin crawl into the Yankee’s armor. He vows never to wear armor again. The Yankee invites some freemans to breakfast and chats with them on the subject of democracy.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Baker Farm
by Henry David Thoreau
After being caught in a rainstorm, Thoreau takes shelter in a neighbor's home.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 2: Girlhood and its Sorrows
by Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth goes to live with her master's eldest son.
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.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 18: How Oliver Passed His Time in the Improving Society of His Reputable Friends.
by Charles Dickens
Fagin ensures that Oliver lives a solitary life, by keeping him separate from the other boys.
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.
The Jungle
Chapter 30
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis visits Elzbieta. Jurgis finds work as a hotel porter and continues to learn about socialism from his co-workers.
Main Street
Chapter 2
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol is introduced to Will Kennicott while visiting a friend, and soon they begin their courtship.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 20: The Fisherman's Town
by Hugh Lofting
The red haired fisherman shares his story. Doctor Dolittle takes the fisherman home. For there efforts, both the doctor and Jip receive tokens of gratitude.
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 Iliad
Book 24: The Redemption of the Body of Hector
by Homer
With some assistance from the gods, Priam retrieves the body of Hector.
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.
Beowulf
Chapter 1
by Francis Barton Gummere
The beloved Beow takes his rightful place as heir to the throne of the Scyldings, who continue to experience prosperity.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Chapter 18: Uncle Tom's New Master
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
With Mr. St. Clare gone, Mrs. St. Clare makes a decision about the slaves. Tom's hopes for finding a new, kind master are gone after meeting Simon Legree.
Beowulf
Chapter 9
by Francis Barton Gummere
David Copperfield
Chapter 24: My First Dissipation
by Charles Dickens
David finds his new living situation to a bit lonely. A dinner leaves David feeling ill.
Winesburg, Ohio
Introduction by Irving Howe
by Sherwood Anderson
Introduction to the book by Irving Howe.
Flappers and Philosophers
The Offshore Pirate
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Ardita rebels against her uncle, who wishes her to behave as a respectable lady. He leaves her alone, and the ship is taken by Carlyle and his group of pirates. Things aren't all as they seem.
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Act 2, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Calpurnia makes a request of Caesar after having an unsettling dream. Decius confides a secret in Caesar.
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.