The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne
Chapter II
by Ann Radcliffe
Osbert vows to avenge his father’s death, while Alleyn feels an attraction to Mary. They set out into battle, but face capture.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 104: Danglar's Signature
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Danglers in order to receive money.
Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part I, Chapter I
by James Fenimore Cooper
Captain Spike prepares the Molly Swash for departure. Rose Budd and her aunt will be on board. Jack Tier appears, to Captain Spike's dismay.
Main Street
Chapter 11
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol is disappointed by her experience at the Thanatopsis Club.
David Copperfield
Chapter 32: The Beginning of a Long Journey
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Peggotty, determined to find Little Em'ly, asks David for his assistance. Miss Mowcher tells David about her unintentional part in the Peggotty family debacle. Mr. Peggotty and David visit Mrs. Steerforth.
David Copperfield
Chapter 15: I Make Another Beginning
by Charles Dickens
David and Miss Betsey go to Canterbury.
David Copperfield
Chapter 10: I Become Neglected, and Am Provided For
by Charles Dickens
After the death of David's mother, Mr. and Miss Murdstone make their intentions towards David clear. Miss Peggotty and Mr. Barkis marry.
The Little Lame Prince
“The Invisible Prince”
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
An evil prince and his mother, the queen, conspire to kill the prince’s brother who is good, kind, and handsome. The good prince (Leander) befriends a snake, which turns into a beautiful fairy. The fairy gives him a magical cap that can turn him invisible.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 4, Chapter 2: The Fidgit's Story
by Hugh Lofting
Having gained a greater understanding of shellfish languages, Doctor Dolittle transcribes the Fidgit's life story.
David Copperfield
Chapter 12: Liking Life on My Own Account no Better, I Form a Great Resolution
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Micawber, having resolved his debts, returns home. David decides to run away, but finds himself taken advantage of in the process.
The Iliad
Book 7: The Single Combat of Hector and Ajax
by Homer
Hector presents a challenge to the Achaean line. Ajax and Hector engage in battle until Zeus intervenes.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 9: Family Portraits
by William Makepeace Thackeray
The Crawley finances are in a state of disarray, however Sir Pitt's frivolous behavior continues.
The Olive Fairy Book
Jackal or Tiger?
by Andrew Lang
A king and his wife make a bet, but the result is unfair to the queen, who is banished to the forest. There a farmer takes her in and she raises her son until he is eighteen. He leaves in search of adventure, only to find himself at his father’s castle. He is given seemingly impossible tasks, which he completes with the help of a fairy. Finally, the king is taught the error of his ways.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 6
by Edgar Allan Poe
Pym describes his experiences on ship with the mutinous crew in charge.
David Copperfield
Chapter 38: A Dissolution of Partnership
by Charles Dickens
The discovery of a secret arrangement is followed by unexpected tragedy.
Main Street
Chapter 15
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol fantasizes about the important role her husband fills in Gopher Prairie, later deciding to pay a surprise visit to his office. Carol accompanies Will as he visits his patients, appreciating the opportunity to see her husband in action.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 21”
by Mark Twain
The duke and the dauphin continued to perfect their craft. Huck witnesses a shooting.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 3
by Edgar Allan Poe
While in hiding upon ship, Pym receives a strange and ominous message.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 3
by Stephen Crane
The regiment continues moving towards imminent battle. Henry comes across the body of a dead soldier. Wilson, expecting to die in battle, gives Henry a package to take to his family.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXXI
by Jane Austen
Marianne still cannot see Willoughby for the blackguard that he is; she wants to believe him innocent, though wavers in her convictions. More of Colonel Brandon’s past is finally discussed.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 30: “The Tragedy of the Manor-House”
by Mark Twain
The woman and her family members die at midnight. They hear the sons knocking and escape before they are spotted. They come upon people hanging from trees and see a mob of people. A storm comes and they escape. They find the manor of the house has been hanged and the family burned. The Yankee leads the mob to the three sons who escaped and killed the manor.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Tenth, Chapter 4
by Victor Hugo
Quasimodo, still feeling uneasy from the previous weeks events, witnesses a gathering crowd approaching Notre Dame, and resolves to protect Esmeralda. Quasimodo defends the cathedral, killing many of the Truands in the process. Jehan, having climbed to the top of the gallery, encounters Quasimodo.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 24: The Secret Cave
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
After being left alone on the Island of Monte Cristo, Dantes searches for the treasure of Cardinal Spada.
Tales of Terror and Mystery
“The Jew’s Breastplate”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A museum of fine Oriental archaeology is passed to a new owner who is a close friend of the narrator. After receiving an anonymous warning letter, the museum is robbed. The letter is a warning to the new owner to have more than one guard on watch and is written in a script similar to that of the previous owner.
Winesburg, Ohio
Death, concerning Doctor Reefy and Elizabeth Willard
by Sherwood Anderson
As her life comes to a close, Elizabeth Willard shares her life experiences with Doctor Reefy.