Beowulf
Chapter 2
by Francis Barton Gummere
Grendel is angered by the constant happiness of the Scyldings. The Scyldings are driven from the great hall.
Grendel is angered by the constant happiness of the Scyldings. The Scyldings are driven from the great hall.
The author celebrates the colorful history of pirates in Florida.
The end of the Appalachian system in Northern Florida evokes the imagery of battle in the author's mind.
This poem descibes youth and beauty using nature as a metaphor.
Harry gets the girls back to the grove, where they meet with search parties. They describe what has happened to Tom, and plans are made to rescue the men the next morning.
The narrator describes his early life at home with his mother.
Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow embark on their journey to find Nimmie Amee. They discuss the route they will take and the dangers they may encounter. The Tin Man and the Scarecrow discuss the benefits of not being human. The Scarecrow recites poetry to entertain them along the way.
"Oh, the poets may sing of their Lady Irenes,"
"I ’s feelin’ kin’ o’ lonesome in my little room to–night,"
The author poses several questions to the reader.
The Tin Soldier tells the Tin Man and his friends how he came to be made of Tin. His story surprises them. They continue on their journey to find Nimmie Amee.
Excerpt from Frederick Douglass' speech outlining the hypocritical nature of slavery in the United States of America.
Mark and Ruth’s parents sell their plantation and move to Florida.
"The whole question of choosing one’s next working hypothesis has been fogged, owing to people’s neglect of a very simple principle..."
The narrator describes the different kinds of flora that grow in the spring.
As they make their escape, Hump instructs Maud on the finer aspects of sailing and steering. Hump, although concerned with the nature of their situation, remains unafraid.
The author explains the Icelandic and Germanic background of the tale of Siegfried, and how he added his own flavor to it.
The wind off the Florida Shore touches every part of the landscape.
The Meg, Jo, Amy, and a reluctant Beth pay a visit to Mr. Laurence's home.
Becky gets acquainted with the Sedley household.
The narrator describes the moonlit nights leading up to March and thereafter.
George and a client take a tour of a local tenement. George meets his father-in-law to ensure a good price on a future purchase. George decides to have a conversation about "morals" with his son.