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The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter 31: Italy, Sinbad the Sailor

by Alexandre Dumas, pére

Sinbad the Sailor spends an evening with Franz on the Island of Monte Cristo.

David Copperfield

Chapter 60: Agnes

by Charles Dickens

David divulges his true feelings to Agnes.

The Professor

Chapter 3

by Charlotte Brontë

William manages to get by on his small salary and some savings. His brother continues to treat him coldly, even when he attends a party at his home. William speaks with Mr. Hunsden.

The Jungle

Chapter 14

by Upton Sinclair

Jurgis and his family continue to witness corruption in their respective jobs. Jurgis decides to drink rather than deal with his problems. Ona's health continues to decline.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Book First, Chapter 5

by Victor Hugo

Quasimodo is elected Pope of Fools and is subsequently paraded through the street on a mock throne.

David Copperfield

Chapter 3: I Have a Change

by Charles Dickens

Peggotty takes David to Yarmouth where he meets his nephew and niece. Before returning home, Peggotty tells David of his mothers marriage.

Up from Slavery

Chapter 11: Making Their Beds Before They Could Lie On Them

by Booker T. Washington

The Tuskegee Institute receives an esteemed guest. Booker's long-standing beliefs begin to change with his continued positive experiences with the southern whites.

A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court

Chapter 35: “A Pitiful Incident”

The slave dealer sees the king’s bravado and plans to beat the pride out of him. The king changes his mind and plans to abolish slavery. The Yankee hatches a plan of escape. They meet a young woman burned at the stake for being a witch and a young woman hanged. A priest promises to raise her baby as his own.

A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court

Chapter 27: “The Yankee and the King Travel Incognito”

by Mark Twain

The Yankee and Arthur decide to wander through the countryside disguised as peasants. The king has a hard time acclimating to being a peasant.

The Heart of Happy Hollow

Chapter 3: The Mission of Mr. Scatters

by Paul Laurence Dunbar

A well dressed stranger, Mr. Scatters, comes to the sleepy town of Miltonville to give Mr. Isaac Jackson an inheritance from his rich brother.

Civil Rights and Conflict in the United States: Selected Speeches

Remarks from a debate on Capital Punishment with Judge Alfred J. Talley, New York City, October 27, 1924

by Clarence Darrow

Clarence Darrow's debate on capital punishment as presented to Judge Alfred J. Talley in New York City in October of 1924.

The Iliad

Book 19: The Reconciliation of Achilles an Agamemnon

by Homer

Achilles heads to battle, having received his new armor from Hephaestus.

The Woman in White

EPOCH ONE: “The Story Begun by Walter Hartright, Part XI”

by Wilkie Collins

Marian comes to Walter with the mysterious letter. The contents are revealed, and the two decide that they must continue their investigations into this matter.

Great Expectations

Chapter 20

by Charles Dickens

Pip and Jaggers travel to London.

Silas Marner

Part 1, Chapter 4

by George Eliot

Godfrey fears that his secret will be discovered by his father. After an accident at the hunt, Dunstan pays a visit to Silas' cottage.

Flappers and Philosophers

Bernice Bobs Her Hair

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Marjorie's attempts to improve Bernice's social skills has unexpected consequences.

The Crimson Fairy Book

“The Treasure Seeker”

by Andrew Lang

A down-on-his-luck man seeks a long-lost treasure and finds wealth and happiness.

Flappers and Philosophers

Benediction

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

In the midst of a major life decision, Lois reacquaints herself with her older brother who is training to be a Jesuit priest.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Book Eighth, Chapter 6

by Victor Hugo

Having been with his garrison for a period, the recovered Captain Phoebus arrives in Notre Dame as the crowd gathers for punishment of Esmeralda. Upon seeing Captain Phoebus, the condemned Esmeralda collapses just before she is rescued by Quasimoto.