The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Second, Chapter 1
by Victor Hugo
Gringoire, broke and depressed, walks the streets of Paris, eventually ending up at the Place de Gréve.
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Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 42: All Alone
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo is deeply affected by Beth's passing, and begins to reminisce about her time in New York with Professor Bhaer.
The Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice: Act 2, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Lancelot and Old Gobbo present a proposition to Bassanio. Bassianio and Graziano depart for Belmont.
Beowulf
Chapter 18
by Francis Barton Gummere
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“The Golden Goose”
by Grimm Brothers
The youngest and silliest of three sons finds good fortune in sharing his meal with a poor old man.
Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral
"On Imagination."
by Phillis Wheatley
THY various works, imperial queen, we see,
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Act 4, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Angered by the condemnation of a friend, Cassius arrives to speak with Brutus.
Miscellaneous Poems
A Career
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"“Break me my bounds, and let me fly"
The Marble Faun
Chapter XVII: “Miriam’s Trouble”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
While sitting on a fallen column, the four friends admire the moonlight.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Raven
by Edgar Allan Poe
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,
Lyrics of Love and Laughter
A Plantation Portrait
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Hain’t you see my Mandy Lou,"
Lyrics of Love and Laughter
My Sweet Brown Gal
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"W’en de clouds is hangin’ heavy in de sky,"
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Cat-Skin
by Grimm Brothers
A lord's daughter disguises herself as a peasant then returns to the castle to work in the kitchen.
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 6
by Edith Wharton
Newland ponders his upcoming marriage to May. Newland hopes that he can help the Countess be accepted in high society.
Lyrics of Sunshine and Shadow
The Discovery
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"These are the days of elfs and fays:"
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 11
by Stephen Crane
Henry comes across two groups of soldiers. One group is retreating, while the other moves towards the battle enthusiastically. Henry joins the advancing troops, but still fears his comrades will question his momentary absence from the battle.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book First, Chapter 2
by Victor Hugo
The people are not impressed by Gringoire's new work. The Cardinal finally makes his appearance.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter VII
by Jane Austen
Barton Park is a very open and elegant home, and Sir John and his wife are never without a good many guests. Mrs. Jennings and Colonel Brandon are introduced and described.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 12: In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture Across the Indian Forests, and What Ensued
by Jules Verne
Phileas and Passepartout journey through India on an elephant. Sir Francis' explanation of the the suttee appalls both Passepartout and Phileas.
The Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice: Act 5, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
Jessica and Lorenzo discuss their love as news of Portia and Bassanio arrives. Graziano and Bassanio are confronted about the whereabouts of their rings. Antonio receives news of his ships.
Deductive Logic
Part 3: Chapter 7
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“To Your Good Health!”
by Andrew Lang
A young shepherd refuses to abide by the laws of the kingdom when the king sneezes. The shepherd survives three perilous trials and refused three magnificent gifts for the hand of the princess in marriage, which he eventually gets out of the king’s frustration.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 7: “Mein Herr”
by Lewis Carroll
Lady Muriel gets a visit from a German man.
A Florida Sketch-Book
Chapter 10: “Walks About Tallahassee”
by Bradford Torrey
The narrator arrives in Tallahassee in time to hear a political economist speak. The narrator then goes on to describe Tallahassee itself.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XI: “The Wood-Path”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Coverdale encounters a stranger bound for Blithedale, and begins to question his involvement with Zenobia.