The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 11”
by Mark Twain
Huck learns that Pap is a suspect in his "murder" and that there is a bounty for Jim. Jackson Island is no longer safe for Huck and Jim.
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A Victorious Union
Chapter XVII: “A Magnanimous Enemy”
by Oliver Optic
The men discuss the battle, showing respect for the efforts of each man.
The Time Machine
Chapter 5
by H.G. Wells
The Time Traveller, concerned with the disappearance of the time machine, searches frantically for his invention. The Time Traveller inquires about the sphinx statue, and reconsiders his previous theories. Through a heroic act, the Time Traveller makes a friend. The Time Traveller encounters another creature from the future.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 15: To-Day a Mistress, Tomorrow A Slave
by William Wells Brown
Clotel is sold once Horatio's wife finds out about her.
Japanese Fairy Tales
My Lord Bag of Rice
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
A Japanese warrior defends the Dragon King by killing his enemy, the monster centipede. In gratitude the Dragon King gives the warrior several presents, including a bag of rice that never runs out, and he comes to be known as My Lord Bag of Rice.
Beowulf
Chapter 9
by Francis Barton Gummere
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Blue Mountains
by Andrew Lang
An Irishman meets an enchanted princess and has to overcome obstacles to finally marry her.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Three: A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib, and Japan: Chapter 2
by Jonathan Swift
The humours and dispositions of the Laputians described. An account of their learning. Of the king and his court. The author’s reception there. The inhabitants subject to fear and disquietudes. An account of the women.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 14
by Mary Shelley
After the monster eavesdrops for a while, he learns the history of the cottage family and recounts it to Victor.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 16
by Emily Brontë
After Catherine's daughter Cathy is born, Catherine dies two hours later. Edgar and Heathcliff take turns watching over Catherine's body, and then she is buried in the churchyard, feet from the moors.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 7: Washington in 1862-1863
by Elizabeth Keckley
As the Civil War continues to escalate, the members of the Lincoln family begin to feel the strain of the conflict. Willie's death continues to affect Mrs. Lincoln.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 12: “The War With the North-Kings”
by James Baldwin
How Siegfried turned war into feasting.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 37
by Jack London
Hump and Maud continue their work on the Ghost, as Larsen's health takes another downturn.
The Brown Fairy Book
Tale of a Tortoise and of a Mischievous Monkey
by Andrew Lang
A fairy tale about the antics of a clever tortoise and a very mischievous monkey.
Moby Dick
Chapter 6: The Street
by Herman Melville
Ishmael wanders the streets of New Bedford.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 1: Childhood
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass recounts his early childhood experiences as a slave.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Story of King Frost
by Andrew Lang
A step-daughter’s kind ways saves her and earns her riches, and a step-mother’s wicked ways kills her daughter and herself.
The Pink Fairy Book
Hans, the Mermaid’s Son
by Andrew Lang
A hard-working man disappears at sea for several days. Upon his return others notice the wonderful advantages he has, and the news spreads that he was with a mermaid. One day a boy arrives: it is the mermaid’s son.The boy is miraculous. He is bigger and stronger than any others. He leaves his father to earn his way in the world. He meets with a squire and agrees to do the work of twelve men for the food of twelve men. However, the squire soon wishes this man gone, and tries to find a way to be rid of him.
Winesburg, Ohio
A Man of Ideas, concerning Joe Welling
by Sherwood Anderson
Joe Welling uses his natural talents to achieve success in Winesburg.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“Little Wildrose”
by Andrew Lang
An old couple was never able to have children and the old man sets out to find one. Through magic he acquires a daughter, but she is stolen by an eagle. The eagle takes care of her because he sees her as a good omen and she grows up in his nest. Later in her life, she is discovered by a prince. The girl is tricked by an old woman and brought down from the trees in order to marry the prince and lives happily ever after.
David Copperfield
Chapter 48: Domestic
by Charles Dickens
David's hopes for domestic bliss are not fulfilled.
More Jataka Tales
“Prince Wicked and the Grateful Animals”
by Ellen C. Babbitt
A poor man’s good heart wins him power and riches over Prince Wicked.
Beowulf
Chapter 34
by Francis Barton Gummere
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 32
by Mark Twain
Tom and Becky are found and the cave is sealed off, presumably with Injun Joe inside.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 10: The Rarest Animal of All
by Hugh Lofting
The monkeys, intent on giving the doctor a gift, set out to hunt down the extremely rare and unusual pusmi-pullyu. The good doctor is honored with a dinner and a monument of sorts.
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