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Selected Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson

"A Chapter on Dreams"

by Robert Louis Stevenson

A discussion of dreams and how they can affect the dreamer.

Jane Eyre

Chapter XII

by Charlotte Brontë

Jane finds life at Thornfield pleasant and comfortable. Adèle proves to be exuberant and intelligent, though spoiled and at times a bit petulant. Nonetheless, Jane is frequently restless and collects her thoughts while pacing Thornfield’s top-story passageway. One evening a few months after her arrival at Thornfield, Jane is alone watching the moon rise when she perceives a horse approaching. It calls to her mind the story Bessie once told her of a spirit called a Gytrash, which disguises itself as a mule, dog, or horse to frighten “belated travellers.” Oddly enough, a dog then appears as well. Once she realizes that the horse has a rider, the uncanny moment ceases. Just after the horse passes her, it slips on a patch of ice, and its rider tumbles to the ground. Jane helps the man rise to his feet and introduces herself to him. She observes that he has a dark face, stern features, and a heavy brow. He is not quite middle-aged. Upon reentering Thornfield, Jane goes to Mrs. Fairfax’s room and sees the same dog—Pilot—resting on the rug. A servant answers Jane’s queries, explaining that the dog belongs to Mr. Rochester, who has just returned home with a sprained ankle, having fallen from his horse.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Book Tenth, Chapter 5

by Victor Hugo

King Louis XI, in Paris visiting, reviews the crown's expenditures, taking great pride in a specially designed cage in the Bastille. The Truand uprising continues as Gringoire is interrogated by the King.

Tales of Terror and Mystery

“The New Catacomb”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Two enemies, Kennedy and Burger, are students of Roman remains. Burger embarks on a three week affair with a girl and returns alone, also having found a new catacomb. Kennedy attempts to get the story from him.

The Mystery of Cloomber

Chapter XV: “The Day-Book of John Berthier Heatherstone”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Jack reads a note (written by the General) to Gabriel and Esther.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Chapter 4: Mr. Sapsea

by Charles Dickens

Mr. Sapsea asks for Jaspers "opinion as a man of taste".

The Last of the Mohicans

Chapter 14

by James Fenimore Cooper

A battle between the English and French puts the group in harms way as they move towards the fort. Munro and his daughters are reunited.

The Professor

Chapter 25

by Charlotte Brontë

William and Frances continue their married life together, with continued contact with Hunsden.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

“Chapter 4”

by Oscar Wilde

Dorian reveals his interest in Sibyl Vane to Lord Henry.

Babbitt

Chapter 10

by Sinclair Lewis

George and Myra's visit to Riesling upsets Zilla. George and Riesling prepare to take a trip.

Hamlet

Act 3, Scene 2

by William Shakespeare

Hamlet prepares the actors for their performance. Horatio agrees to help Hamlet by observing Claudius. Claudius' behavior during the play is very strange. Hamlet is summoned by Gertrude.

Little Women

Part 1, Chapter 8: Jo meets Apollyon

by Louisa May Alcott

Jo's refusal to invite Amy has unintended consequences. A near tragedy brings the sisters back together.

Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef

Part I, Chapter IV

by James Fenimore Cooper

There is a misunderstanding between the Captain and Mrs. Budd. The ship is stopped by a cruiser.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Part 2, Chapter 3: A Pearl Worth Ten Million

by Jules Verne

Captain Nemo and the men go pearl hunting.

Logic: Deductive and Inductive

“Chapter 20”

by Carveth Read, M.A.

The Jungle

Chapter 18

by Upton Sinclair

Jurgis returns to his house after he is released from prison, only to find that someone else has bought it. Jurgis finds the family at the Widow Jukniene's house. Ona goes into labor early and the family cannot afford a midwife.

Obras de Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer — Tomo Primero

Leyenda 10: “La Corza Blanca”

by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer

Garces searches for the truth behind the animals he encounters who laugh at night in the woods. He heard incredible stories during an afternoon hunt. When he learns the truth, it will break his heart. Garces busca la verdad sobre los animales que se rien en el bosque por las noches. Ha oido historias increibles durante la caza. Cuando aprenda la verdad, le rompir? el coraz?n.

Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus

Chapter 18

by Mary Shelley

Victor puts off the creation of the female creature and decides he needs to travel to England to gather information. He begins a two-year tour of England in order to fill his obligation before his marriage to Elizabeth.

A Lincoln Anthology

Oration in Memory of Abraham Lincoln, Washington, D.C., April 14, 1876

by Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass speaks at the unveiling of the Lincoln Monument (now known as the Emancipation Memorial) in Washington, D.C., April 14, 1876. The monument was paid for solely with funds donated from freed slaves.

Little Women

Part 1, Chapter 21: Laurie Makes Mischief, and Jo Makes Peace

by Louisa May Alcott

Laurie's prank on Meg angers the girls. Jo talks to Mr. Laurence in order to restore peace.

Dracula

Chapter 20

by Bram Stoker

Harker determines the location of the missing boxes, and the men decide they must act quickly. Renfield is involved in a mysterious accident.

My Bondage and My Freedom

Chapter 15: Covey, the Negro Breaker

by Frederick Douglass

Mr. Douglass is sent to the home of Mr. Edward Covey "to be broken", by Master Thomas Auld.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter 30: The Fifth of September

by Alexandre Dumas, pére

M. Morrel is saved from bankruptcy.

The Marble Faun

Chapter XXXIII: “Pictured Windows”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Donatello and Kenyon continue on their journey and comment on their natural surroundings.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter 35: La Mazzolata

by Alexandre Dumas, pére

Franz and Albert join the Count of Monte Cristo for breakfast and then an execution.