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.
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The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 5: “How Dorothy Became a Princess”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and Toto return to Oz and are greeted by all of their friends. The next day, Dorothy and Ozma wait for Uncle Henry and Aunt Em to arrive in the throne room at the palace. The elderly couple are greeted by Ozma and the royal subjects.
Just So Stories
"The Crab that Played with the Sea"
by Rudyard Kipling
The Eldest Magician helps the Man with the flooding problem caused by Pau Amma, the monster crab.
The Olive Fairy Book
The Snake Prince
by Traditional
An old woman who has nothing finds a snake in her water jar, and wishes for death. Instead, she discovers a necklace, which earns her wealth. The king buys the necklace, but finds it replaced with the son he so desires.The prince and princess are wed, but she wishes to know the secret of the prince. He warns her of the consequences, which come to pass when he reveals the secret. The princess must work to break the enchantment to get back her prince.
Peter Pan
Chapter 14: The Pirate Ship
by J.M. Barrie
Back on the Jolly Roger a despondent Captain Hook prepares the plank as he laments the absence of Peter Pan. A familiar sound evokes great fear in the captain.
Jane Eyre
Chapter XXXV
by Charlotte Brontë
During the following week, St. John continues to pressure Jane to marry him. She resists as kindly as she can, but her kindness only makes him insist more bitterly and unyieldingly that she accompany him to India as his wife. Diana tells Jane that she would be a fool to go to India with St. John, who considers her merely a tool to aid his great cause. After dinner, St. John prays for Jane, and she is overcome with awe at his powers of speech and his influence. She almost feels compelled to marry him, but at that moment she hears what she thinks is Rochester’s voice, calling her name as if from a great distance. Jane believes that something fateful has occurred, and St. John’s spell over her is broken.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 25
by James Fenimore Cooper
A disguised Hawkeye makes himself known to Heyward. Alice’s location is discovered. Alice and Heyward depart camp as Hawkeye stays to assist Uncas.
Babbitt
Chapter 11
by Sinclair Lewis
Traveling from New York, the businessman in the smoking car discuss a number of issues.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Island of the Fay
by Edgar Allan Poe
The author discovers and enchanted island of the Fays and witnessess the demise of a Fay.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 12: Camp Laurence
by Louisa May Alcott
Laurence invites the girls to go camping.
The Professor
Chapter 12
by Charlotte Brontë
A discussion of the various females he comes in contact with at the school. William overhears an important conversation.
Main Street
Chapter 15
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol fantasizes about the important role her husband fills in Gopher Prairie, later deciding to pay a surprise visit to his office. Carol accompanies Will as he visits his patients, appreciating the opportunity to see her husband in action.
Crime and Punishment
Part 6, Chapter 5
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Svidrigailov attempts to manipulate Dunya by using Raskolnikov's secret against her.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 5
by James Fenimore Cooper
Maqua escapes capture. Hawkeye guides the group to safety rather than risk an encounter with enemy tribes.
The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 14: In London
by H.G. Wells
In London, the narrator's brother learns of the Martian attack.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 21: “A Bashful Brother”
by L. Frank Baum
When Betsy and her friends reach the Metal Forest, they discover Queen Ann and her officers capturing Ruggedo. Upon learning about the shift in power, they free the former King and allow him to fill his pockets with gems and leave. Shaggy Man is reunited with his brother, the Ugly One (who wears a mask to hide his ugliness).
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 5: “Mrs. Yoop, the Giantess”
by L. Frank Baum
Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow are captured by a giantess for her amusement. She tells them she will transform them so that they can’t be found and rescued by their friends, the Wizard of Oz and Dorothy.
The Jungle
Chapter 4
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis reports to the plant as Jonas and Marija both continue to look for employment. Jurgis purchases a house.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XXVI: “The Pedigree of Monte Beni”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Kenyon discovers many peculiarities and occurances regarding the family history of the Counts of Monte Beni.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter VIII
by Jane Austen
Chapter VIII takes place almost entirely at the ball and deals with Catherine’s social misfortunes.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XLI
by Jane Austen
Lucy’s manipulative nature is again shown by her resolution to take advantage of the Colonel’s wealth and generosity as much as she can, as a result of having him confirmed in her opinion as an extremely kind and giving person.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 12”
by Oscar Wilde
Basil tries to speak to Dorian about his reputation.
The Grey Fairy Book
The Daughter of Buk Ettemsuch
by Andrew Lang
One of seven daughters is the only to obey her father’s orders. She is left alive to escape, but finds herself living as the daughter of an ogre. A prince asks for her hand, but the ogre forbids her to speak unless he addresses her with the special words.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 20: In Which Captain Dobbin Acts as the Messenger of Hymen
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Dobbin assists Amelia and George.
Crime and Punishment
Part 4, Chapter 6
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov and Porfiry's conversation is suddenly interrupted by an agitated Nikolai, leaving him hopeful he will not be caught.