A Christmas Carol
“Stave II”
by Charles Dickens
Ebenezer Scrooge nervously waits for the first spirit. Ebenezer is confronted with events from his childhood.
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Babbitt
Chapter 3
by Sinclair Lewis
George Babbitt departs for work after a brief discussion with his neighbor, Mr. Littlefield.
Heart of Darkness
Part 2
by Joseph Conrad
Marlow overhears a conversation regarding Kurtz. Marlow starts his journey up river to visit Kurtz accompanied a by the local natives.
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.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XXXI: “A Victorious Union”
by Oliver Optic
The war ends with a victorious union.
The Professor
Chapter 16
by Charlotte Brontë
William finds that Mdlle. Henri possesses some talent, and he takes the time to tell her so, albeit in his own way.
Crime and Punishment
Part 2, Chapter 1
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
A restless and delirious Raskolnikov receives a summons from the police station.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 7: “The Governor’s Hall”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hester pays a visit to Governor Bellingham’s mansion. She has two intentions: to deliver a pair of ornate gloves she has made for the governor, and to find out if there is any truth to the rumors that Pearl, now three, may be taken from her.
Crime and Punishment
Part 6, Chapter 3
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov finds Svidrigailov in a café where he discusses his relationship with Dunya.
David Copperfield
Chapter 43: Another Retrospect
by Charles Dickens
David and Dora are married.
Flappers and Philosophers
Bernice Bobs Her Hair
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Marjorie's attempts to improve Bernice's social skills has unexpected consequences.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Spring
by Henry David Thoreau
With the arrival of spring, Thoreau finally departs from Walden Pond.
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 5
by Edith Wharton
Mr. Jackson has dinner at the Archer Family home. During dinner, Newland defends the Countess' recent behavior.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter X: “The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Inspector Stanley Hopkins asks Holmes to investigate the murder of Willoughby Smith, a murder with no apparent motive. Holmes, along with Dr. Watson and Inspector Hopkins, must get to the bottom of the mystery.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter XII: “The Adventure of the Abbey Grange”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Eustace has been killed at the Abbey Grange and Holmes and Watson go to investigate. Lady Brackenstall’s past and former loves play a key role in the case and Holmes and Watson must solve the mystery.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 2
by Stephen Crane
Henry perceives his comrades to all be fearless and is fearful that he is a coward at heart. Henry reflects on his life back at his mother's farm. A conversation with a fellow soldier only amplifies Henry's anxiety.
Main Street
Chapter 7
by Sinclair Lewis
With the arrival of winter, Carol attempts to create some distraction for herself and the townspeople. Carol's treatment of her maid is a source of tension with the members of the Jolly Seventeen.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 1: A Runaway Reef
by Jules Verne
Talk spreads throughout Europe and America about the sighting of a huge sea creature. The public becomes concerned with a series of shipwrecks.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 13: The Vicissitudes of Slave Life
by Frederick Douglass
The deaths of the master and his son reminds Mr. Douglass of his powerlessness.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 8: Daggers Drawn
by Charles Dickens
After escorting the ladies home, Edwin and Neville have a heated discussion. Jasper, emerging from behind the two men, helps to establish a temporary truce between Edwin and Neville. After seeing Neville's reaction, Jasper begins to fear for his nephew's life.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 111: Expiation
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo's revenge comes to a close.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 17
by Edith Wharton
Newland pays a visit to Mrs. Mingott. Medora asks a favor of Newland.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 3: How I Gained My Freedom
by Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth is given the opportunity to purchase the freedom of herself and her son.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
King Pest - A Tale Containing an Allegory
by Edgar Allan Poe
Two drunken sailors happen upon a strange scene at the undertaker's shop.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 26: The Pont du Gard Inn
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes visits Caderousse in disguise.