The Marble Faun
Chapter X: “The Sylvan Dance”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Miriam tells Donatello that she believes he is a true faun. They frolic and revel in the glade.
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 3: “A Case of Identity”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Miss Sutherland entreats Sherlock Holmes to help her find her mysterious fiancee that has disappeared. However, he did not give her enough information in their rushed engagement.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 59: The Old Piano
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Mr. Sedley gets his house in order. Jos makes a promise to his father and Amelia. Dobbin makes a declaration to Amelia, but is disappointed with her reaction.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 19
by Jack London
As the Ghost approaches another boat, Hump, having recognized Johnson and Leach, attempts to ensure clemency for the two sailors.
Dracula
Chapter 23
by Bram Stoker
The men try to attack Dracula, but he manages an escape. Mina is hypnotized in hopes of discovering his plans.
The Four Million
"The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock"
by O. Henry
A Prince in disguise provides assistance to a stranger.
Great Expectations
Chapter 55
by Charles Dickens
Pip remains loyal to Magwitch, as Herbert and Wemmick both prepare to marry their fiancees.
Tales of the Jazz Age
The Diamond as Big as the Ritz Chapter 10
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 1: “A Scandal in Bohemia”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The King of Bohemia seeks the help of Sherlock Holmes in securing a picture that could be used against him in the political scene.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter IX. ICELAND! BUT WHAT NEXT?
by Jules Verne
The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 7: Of the Black Belt
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois discusses Albany, the heart of the Black Belt of the South.
The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter III: “Of Our Further Acquaintance with Major-General J. B. Heatherstone”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
We meet General Heatherstone and his family. When the narrator and his family go to pay their respects to the General, they are unwelcomed.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 12: Everything Through Electricity
by Jules Verne
Captain Nemo explains the various instruments and equipment throughout the Nautilus.
Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part I, Chapter II
by James Fenimore Cooper
The boat avoids trouble. Captain Spike remembers Jack Tier. Mrs. Budd shows her interesting view of things. Jack Tier boards the Molly Swash. The captain disguises the boat.
Moby Dick
Chapter 110: Queequeg in His Coffin
by Herman Melville
Queequeg falls ill and prepares for death. Pip makes a request of the dying man.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 1: Where I Was Born
by Elizabeth Keckley
The author discusses the place of her birth and her memories of her parents.
Common Sense
Part 3
by Thomas Paine
The author gives his opinion on the state of American affairs.
Agnes Grey
Chapter V: The Uncle
by Anne Brontë
Agnes Grey describes the uncle and her reasons for disliking him. She relates the story of teaching Tom he can’t torture little birds. Mrs. Bloomfield makes a suprising announcement.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 14: “Bruno’s Picnic”
by Lewis Carroll
The narrator tells Bruno a story. Bruno then tells the narrator his story.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 7: “The Crooked Man”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes calls Watson to witness his last move in a case about the murder of a colonel. His wife is the prime suspect because they were having an argument when he died.
The Time Machine
Chapter 9
by H.G. Wells
The Time Traveller awakens to find himself surrounded.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 25
by Jack London
After another incident with the Macedonia, the crew of the Ghost engage the intervening boats, prompting Death to give chase to his brother's ship.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 24: “Conclusion”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The book’s narrator discusses the events that followed Dimmesdale’s death and reports on the fates of the other major characters.
The Professor
Chapter 5
by Charlotte Brontë
Edward confronts William.
David Copperfield
Chapter 30: A Loss
by Charles Dickens
David pays a visit to Mr. Omer while in Yarmouth, hearing news of Little Em'ly's changed behavior. At the Peggotty house, David finds that Mr. Bargis' health is in decline.