Walden; or, Life in the Woods
The Ponds
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau observes and documents the geography of Walden Pond as well as other neighboring bodies of water.
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The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 26
by Jack London
Hump, assisted by Oofty-Oofty, tends to the wounded sailors. Hump, Captain Larson, and Maud discuss temptation and the soul over dinner. Hump attempts to intervene after encountering Larson and Maude in outside his cabin. Overcome by pain, Captain Larsen collapses. Hump, feeling that he can no longer stay on board the Ghost, gathers supplies and sets his course for Japan accompanied by Maud.
Selected Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson
"A Chapter on Dreams"
by Robert Louis Stevenson
A discussion of dreams and how they can affect the dreamer.
Babbitt
Chapter 1
by Sinclair Lewis
Another day begins in the Babbitt household. The reader is introduced to George and Myra Babbitt.
Dracula
Chapter 19
by Bram Stoker
The men enter Carfax to try to determine the location of the fifty boxes of earth. Mina is left alone, and finds herself feeling strange things.
Tales of Terror and Mystery
“The New Catacomb”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Two enemies, Kennedy and Burger, are students of Roman remains. Burger embarks on a three week affair with a girl and returns alone, also having found a new catacomb. Kennedy attempts to get the story from him.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 3: “The Curse of Gold”
by James Baldwin
Regin tells his story, and Siegfried agrees to go with him to get the treasure.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter II: “The Little Shop-Window”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hepzibah's nearsightedness and lack of education cause her to tend the store herself. This upsets her and she runs into the house crying.
Babbitt
Chapter 10
by Sinclair Lewis
George and Myra's visit to Riesling upsets Zilla. George and Riesling prepare to take a trip.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 13
by Emily Brontë
While Edgar nurses Catherine back to health, he discovers that Catherine is pregnant; he wishes for a male heir to prevent Heathcliff and Isabella from inheriting the Grange. Isabella sends Edgar a letter announcing her marriage to Heathcliff.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 41: The Presentation
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo meets Alberts parents Monsieur and Madame de Morcerf.
Logic: Deductive and Inductive
“Chapter 20”
by Carveth Read, M.A.
Tales of the Jazz Age
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a short story, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, about a child born with the outward appearance of a 70-year-old man who ages in reverse. As he grows older, he appears to be getting younger with each passing year.
Dracula
Chapter 4
by Bram Stoker
Jonathan attempts to escape the castle to no avail. His letters are intercepted by the Count. He discovers where the Count sleeps. Gypsies come to do work for the Count at the castle, but Jonathan is not able to communicate with the outside world. He waits for his doom.
The Professor
Chapter 18
by Charlotte Brontë
William's connection with his pupil grows, but she suddenly disappears. He questions Mdlle. Reuter about Mdlle. Henri.
Dracula
Chapter 3
by Bram Stoker
The Count asks Jonathan about the shipping business in England and insists that Jonathan stays with him for a month. The two send letters to England regarding the business. Jonathan writes Mina in a secret code. Jonathan explores the forbidden parts of the castle and is horrified by what he discovers. He wonders if he has gone mad.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Unparalleled Adventures of One Hans Pfaal
by Edgar Allan Poe
Hans Pfaal goes to great lengths to escape his creditors.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 33
by Edith Wharton
While attending a formal dinner for Ellen, Newland takes notice of the attendees' new kindness toward the honored guest.
Dracula
Chapter 13
by Bram Stoker
There is a funeral for the deceased. Mina and Harker have a disturbing run-in with a mysterious man in London. Children of the town are attacked by the “Bloofer Lady.”
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 15
by James Fenimore Cooper
The siege of Fort William Henry rages on. Hawkeye has been captured by the French. A meeting with Munro is requested by the French leader, Montcalm.
American Short Fiction
The Snow-Image: A Childish Miracle
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Two children, Violet and Peony, construct a girl out of snow. This snow-image comes to life, however, their parents think she is a human girl and bring her inside where she promptly melts.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter III: “The First Customer”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Holgrave visits Hepzibah, and after overhearing a conversation between two customers, Hepzibah becomes concerned over her future. She is offended by their frank conversation involving her losing her dignity. Thoroughout the day, however, things begin to look up and her confidence returns.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 39: Introduces Some Respectable Characters With Whom the Reader is Already Acquainted, and Shows How Monks and the Jew Laid Their Worthy Heads Together.
by Charles Dickens
Nancy overhears a conversation between Monks and Fagin, prompting her to pay a visit to Mrs. Maylie.
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.
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.