The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 13: “The Story of Balder”
by James Baldwin
A young sea-king tells a story.
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Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 31: Our Foreign Correspondent
by Louisa May Alcott
While in Europe Amy runs into Fred Vaughn, an old acquaintance from Camp Laurence. Amy continues to write letters to her mother and sisters.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 21
by Mary Shelley
Victor finds that the murdered man is his friend Henry, who has the mark of the monster’s hands on his neck. Victor goes into convulsions, falls ill, and remains in prison. His father stays with him until he is found innocent.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Tenth, Chapter 3
by Victor Hugo
The Truands, having armed themselves, gather at a local tavern. As midnight approaches, Clopin Trouillefou leads the rowdy mob into the streets.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 72: Madame de Saint-Meran
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur de Saint-Meran fell ill and died. Madame de Saint-Meran visits the house of Villefort to inform them of her husband's death.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Eighth, Chapter 1
by Victor Hugo
Esmeralda, having been missing for one month, is discovered by Gringoire in the Tournelle Criminelle. Esmeralda, having been accused of murder and witchcraft, is greatly troubled by the failing health of Captain Phoebus. Gringoire is shocked by the identity of the second defendant.
The War of the Worlds
Book Two—The Earth Under the Martians, Chapter 2: What We Saw from the Ruined House
by H.G. Wells
The narrator closely observes the Martians while taking refuge in an abandoned house.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 114: Peppino
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Danglers is captured by Luigi Vampa on his way out of Rome.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Domain of Arnheim
by Edgar Allan Poe
A wealthy man uses his great fortune to create a fantastic landscape.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 19: “How They Hunted in the Odenwald”
by James Baldwin
How the hunt ended badly.
At the Dry Tortugas During the War
“At the Dry Tortugas During the War, Part 1”
by Emily Holder
The following is an account written by Emily Holder describing her memories of Fort Jefferson. They tell the poignant and often fascinating story of the hardships, isolation and drama of daily life at the Dry Tortugas in the nineteenth century.
Crime and Punishment
Part 4, Chapter 2
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Razumikhin confirms Raskolnikov's fears. Dunya and Pulcheria are upset by the news of Svidrigailov's arrival in St. Petersburg.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 53: A Rescue and a Catastrophe
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Rawdon becomes suspicious of Becky, and requests assistance from Sir Pitt. Rawdon makes a discovery upon returning home.
The Professor
Chapter 10
by Charlotte Brontë
William looks forward to his first day at the girls' school. He again meets with M. Reuter.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 6: The Religious Teacher
by William Wells Brown
Hontz Synder gives a sermon to the people of the plantation.
David Copperfield
Chapter 1: I Am Born
by Charles Dickens
The narrator describes the circumstances of his birth.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 22: A Ride in a Stage-Coach
by William Wells Brown
Clotel takes an interesting stage coach ride to Richmond, Virginia.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XVIII: “On the Edge of a Precipice”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Kenyon, Hilda, Donatello, and Miriam search for the chasm.
Babbitt
Chapter 24
by Sinclair Lewis
George's visit with Riesling leaves him feeling depressed and despondent. An attractive widow, Tanis Judique, drops by George's office for some assistance.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 24
by Emily Brontë
While visiting Linton, Cathy and Hareton have a fight. Cathy visits three days later, but Linton blames her for previous trouble; she vows not to visit him again, and then he apologizes for his behavior. When Cathy tells all of this to Nelly, Nelly tells Edgar and he forbids Cathy to visit Linton, but says he will allow Linton to visit the Grange.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 25: Various Incidents
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass recounts the many incidents that occurred after his return from Great Britain.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 6: Philanthropy in Minor Canon Corner
by Charles Dickens
The home life of the Reverend Septimus Crisparkle is introduced to the reader. Mr. Crisparkle plans a dinner party.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 2
by Emily Brontë
When Mr. Lockwood returns for a second visit to Wuthering Heights, he gets stranded there due to a snowstorm. As he tries to leave the property without a guide he borrows Joseph's lantern, and is then stopped and pinned down by Mr. Heathcliff's dogs, forcing him to stay the night.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 57: Eothen
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia continues to feel a sense of obligation and duty, devoting her life to her father. Major Dobbin heads home and runs into an old friend on the way. Upon the receipt of good news, Dobbin's spirit is lifted.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter VI: “Maule’s Well”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Phoebe wanders into the gardens and meets Holgrave. Phoebe walks into the house to see Hepzibah acting very strangely.