Peter Pan
Chapter 13: Do You Believe in Fairies?
by J.M. Barrie
Having been deceived by the pirates, the Lost Boy's emerge from hiding only to be taken captive.
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Japanese Fairy Tales
Momotaro, or the Story of the Son of a Peach
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
An old woman finds a large peach in a river, and when she and her husband cut it open to eat it, they find a child inside. They are overjoyed to now have a son to ease their lonely days. When the boy is fifteen, he goes off to rid the land of devils who live on an island, and takes a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant with him. He is victorious over the devils and returns home to live happily with his parents.
Babbitt
Chapter 18
by Sinclair Lewis
George is concerned with Ted's choices and interests, which are contrary to his own. An incident at Ted's party causes tension between the Babbitt's and Littlefield's. A visit from family only increases George's irritation with matters at home.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 16: Another Pressure of the Tyrant's Vice
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass makes his way back to St. Michael's, hoping that Master Thomas will intervene on his behalf.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 17: An Underwater Forest
by Jules Verne
The men reach the forest, where they encounter the various wildlife of the area.
Main Street
Chapter 16
by Sinclair Lewis
Christmas arrives and Carol and Will attend a party at a friends house. Carol's frustration with the stagnant atmosphere of Gopher Prairie continues to increase.
Main Street
Chapter 32
by Sinclair Lewis
A minor incident at the barn dance has dire consequences for Fern Mullins. Fern, confident she will be fired, resigns and leaves town.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter II: "A Wonderful Deliverance"
by Kirk Munroe
The Indian tribe prepares for a great festival where a young man will be chosen as the bow-bearer.
Moby Dick
Etymology and Extracts
by Herman Melville
A brief overview of the Etymology of the word "whale".
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 9
by Edgar Allan Poe
With the intensity of the storm increasing, the four men lash themselves to the hull in order to survive.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Four Beasts in One - The Homo-Cameleopard
by Edgar Allan Poe
The picture of a possible future is presented to the reader.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 27: In Which Amelia Joins Her Regiment
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia's appearance affects George's regiment. Mrs. O'Dowd has plans for Glorvina and Jos.
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 Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 30: “How the Story of Oz Came To an End”
by L. Frank Baum
The author explains a letter written to him by Dorothy telling him that there will be no more communication with Oz. The author bids farewell and good luck to Dorothy and her friends.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 12
by Edgar Allan Poe
The remaining crew considers Parker's suggestion, eventually drawing lots to make the fateful decision.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 8
by Edgar Allan Poe
In the midst of a storm, Peters, Pym, and Augustus attempt to take control of the ship.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Al Aaraaf
by Edgar Allan Poe
"O! Nothing earthly save the ray"
The Marble Faun
Chapter XLVIII: “A Scene in the Corso”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The author describes the merriment at the Carnival. The sculptor spots 2 black masked figures.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Happiest Day, The Happiest Hour
by Edgar Allan Poe
"The happiest day–the happiest hour"
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 12: The Lynching of Jube Benson
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Dr. Melville tells a first hand story of the lynching of Jube Benson.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XLI: “Snow-Drops and Maidenly Delights”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Kenyon and Hilda enjoy their reunion and catch up on past events.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 3: Rebecca is in Presence of the Enemy
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky Sharp is introduced to Joseph Sedley.
The Wind in the Willows
Toad's Adventures
by Kenneth Grahame
Toad, now in jail, escapes with the help a sympathetic party.
Main Street
Chapter 23
by Sinclair Lewis
Raymond enlists, as America enters World War I. Kennicott's desire to enlist is discouraged by the Doctor's Council of Gopher Prairie. Now a wealthy businessman in Boston, Percy Bresnahan returns to visit his hometown amidst a great celebration from the all of Gopher Prairie.
Main Street
Chapter 9
by Sinclair Lewis
Still affected by her conversation with Vida, Carol begins to observe the judging glances of the townspeople. Carol and Will pay a visit to his mother.