The Jungle
Chapter 7
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis and Ona finally marry. Ona and Elzbiata are constantly sick, while Antanas develops a cough and open sores from work. The harsh winter in Packingtown intensifies the hardships of the family.
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The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Black Cat
by Edgar Allan Poe
A wronged pet proves to be a man's undoing.
Peter Pan
Chapter 6: The Little House
by J.M. Barrie
Wendy takes her role as mother to the lost boys very seriously and earnestly tries to make their house a home.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter IV: "Has-se is Held Prisoner"
by Kirk Munroe
The soldiers capture Has-se for questioning. He and Rene discuss what has happened, what may happen, and what needs to be done.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XXII: “The Disposition of the Two Prizes”
by Oliver Optic
Christy is informed by the captain that he is to be sent home. He bids goodbye to his fellow sailors who leave with the Tallahatchie.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 2: “The Market-Place”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The narrator introduces the reader to Hester Prynne and begins to explore the theme of sin, along with its connection to knowledge and social order.
Common Sense
Part 1
by Thomas Paine
The author discusses the origin and role of government.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 62: Am Rhein
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Joseph, Amelia, Georgy, and Dobbin depart for the continent. Amelia starts to appreciate Dobbin's presence.
Beyond the City
Chapter VI: “An Old Story”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Mrs. Westmacott wishes Charles to marry Ida and talks to Clara about arranging it as such. Clara has a conflict between her thoughts of Charles and Harold for Ida, but resolves to let things play out their natural course. Shortly after, Harold approaches Clara and, expecting him to propose marriage to Ida, proposes to her instead.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XIII. HOSPITALITY UNDER THE ARCTIC CIRCLE
by Jules Verne
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XV: “The Scowl and Smile”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The house becomes dreary when Phoebe leaves. The Judge pays a visit to Hepzibah much to her chagrin. He asks to speak to Clifford about hidden gold and when Hepzibah refuses, the Judge threatens to lock Clifford in an asylum. Hepzibah relents.
The Jungle
Chapter 31
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis pleads Marija to quit the brothel, but she refuses. Jurgis attends a Socialist Party function the day before nationwide election. Election results show promise for the socialist movement.
The Grey Fairy Book
The Ogre
by Andrew Lang
A simple boy is driven into the world by his mother’s treatment of him. He meets with an ogre, who treats him well and assists him. The ogre allows him to visit his family, but his ignorance leads him into trouble twice. The third visit brings more wisdom, and the rewards that come with his new knowledge.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter IV: “A Day Behind the Counter”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Judge Jaffrey Pyncheon passes by the little store. Hepzibah is also visited by Uncle Venner who gives her advise on shopkeeping. At the end of the day, Phoebe arrives unaware that the letter she sent in advance never arrived. Hepzibah tells her she can only stay one night because she might disturb Clifford.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 33
by Jack London
A week passes without any interaction with Captain Larson, prompting Maud to fear for the captain's health. After a brief, but unpleasant encounter with the captain, Maud and Hump take turns keeping watch.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Higher Laws
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau explores the moral complexities of hunting.
Beyond the City
Chapter IX: “A Family Plot”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Clara and Ida carry out their scheme. Ida plays with chemicals in the kitchen while Clara reads maps and aspires to be a pilot. Meanwhile, they are learning to smoke and drink, all to their father’s horror.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 13: Schwalliger's Philanthropy
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Mr. Schwalliger helps an old man get back his money after he lost it in a scheme at the racetracks.
A Little Princess
Chapter 7: The Diamond Mines Again
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara requests for Becky to stay while she opens her birthday presents.
How Sammy Went to Coral-Land
Chapter 3
by Emily Paret Atwater
Sammy’s instinct told him that the hermit crab wants him for dinner and excuses himself. Sammy meets a starfish named Meteor and agrees to go to Coral-Land with the pilot fish.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 13
by Stephen Crane
Henry is stopped by Wilson as he heads towards his regiments campfire. Henry tells Wilson he was shot in the head. Wilson dresses Henry's wound.
Jane Eyre
Chapter XXX
by Charlotte Brontë
Jane befriends Diana and Mary, who admire her drawings and give her books to read. St. John, on the other hand, remains distant and cold, although he is never unkind. After a month, Diana and Mary must return to their posts as governesses. St. John has found a position for Jane, running a charity school for girls in the town of Morton. Jane accepts, but St. John presumes that she will soon leave the school out of restlessness, perhaps because he himself is quite restless. His sisters suspect he will soon leave England for a missionary post overseas. St. John tells his sisters that their Uncle John has died and left them nothing, because all his money went to another, unknown, relative. Jane learns that it was Uncle John who led Mr. Rivers into his disastrous business deal.
Physics
Book 4
by Aristotle
The author discusses the meaning and the existence of ‘place’.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 40: The Breakfast
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo arrives at Albert's home for breakfast, as promised three months earlier.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 29
by Edith Wharton
Archer and Ellen once again discuss their relationship.
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