Vanity Fair
Chapter 4: The Green Silk Purse
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky gets acquainted with the Sedley household.
Becky gets acquainted with the Sedley household.
The narrator describes the different kinds of flora that grow in the spring.
The Meg, Jo, Amy, and a reluctant Beth pay a visit to Mr. Laurence's home.
An innocent squirrel accused of stealing nuts is forced down a hole in a tree, where he meets a friendly chipmunk.
The author explains the Icelandic and Germanic background of the tale of Siegfried, and how he added his own flavor to it.
The morning after arriving in Yokohama, a hungry Passepartout attempts to secure his next meal. Passepartout is reunited with his master and Aouda.
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.
Having come across an injured squirrel, Tommy is directed to the office of John Dolittle by his friends. Matthew tells Tommy of the good doctors many voyages. Upon arriving at the doctor's house, the visitors encounter the loyal dog Jip, but find that the doctor is no where to be found.
The wind off the Florida Shore touches every part of the landscape.
The youngest and silliest of three sons finds good fortune in sharing his meal with a poor old man.
Gringoire, broke and depressed, walks the streets of Paris, eventually ending up at the Place de Gréve.
More about life on Lloyd's Plantation.
Laertes counsels Ophelia in matters of the heart. Polonius gives his son some fatherly advice before he departs.
Quasimodo's love for Claude Frollo is examined further.
A young shepherd refuses to abide by the laws of the kingdom when the king sneezes. The shepherd survives three perilous trials and refused three magnificent gifts for the hand of the princess in marriage, which he eventually gets out of the king’s frustration.
The editor/author of the book discusses the impact of the original book, the impact it had on the institution of slavery, and the significant contributions of its author, Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Old Osborne has his own plan for George. George defies his father wishes.
Eppie continues to bring great joy to Silas. Godfrey continues his courtship of Nancy.
Dobbin assists Amelia and George.
Barton Park is a very open and elegant home, and Sir John and his wife are never without a good many guests. Mrs. Jennings and Colonel Brandon are introduced and described.
Siegfried awakens a princess.
Black Beauty shares some of his experiences with his new master, stable boy and driver.
Jo is deeply affected by Beth's passing, and begins to reminisce about her time in New York with Professor Bhaer.
Lancelot and Old Gobbo present a proposition to Bassanio. Bassianio and Graziano depart for Belmont.
Coverdale encounters a stranger bound for Blithedale, and begins to question his involvement with Zenobia.