The Woman in White
EPOCH TWO: “The Story Continued by Frederick Fairlie, Esq., of Limmeridge House”
by Wilkie Collins
Fairlie and Louis provide an account of Fanny's arrival, the Count's visit, and the letter sent to Laura.
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The Castle of Otranto
Chapter II
by Horace Walpole
There is news of the Princess’s death.
The Iliad
Book 22: The Death of Hector
by Homer
Achilles and Hector finally meet on the field of battle.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 4: “The Gloria Scott”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
While in college, Holmes visits a friend and strikes a tender spot when talking to his friend’s father. This leads him into his investigation of a mystery involving blackmail.
The Woman in White
EPOCH TWO: “The Story Continued by Eliza Michelson, Part II”
by Wilkie Collins
Mrs. Michelson is sent away on a hopeless errand. Upon her return, she and Laura are informed that Marian has left for Limmeridge house. Laura embarks in pursuit of her sister. Mrs. Michelson is made aware of the extent of Sir Percival's deceit.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter IV: “The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes is contacted by Violet Smith. When she is followed by a strange man in a bicycle, Holmes decides to get to the bottom of it. When Violet is abducted, Holmes goes after the cyclist and discovers they’re both on the same side. Holmes tracks down the killers.
David Copperfield
Chapter 28: Mr. Micawber's Gauntlet
by Charles Dickens
The Micawbers and Tommy Traddles attend a dinner at David's apartment. Littimer visits David in search of Steerforth. David advises Tommy in regards to Mr. Micawber's situation.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
“Chapter 10: Henry Jekyll’s Full Statement of the Case”
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jekyll’s explanation of events. (Longmans, Green and co., 1886)
Dickens' Christmas Stories
The Haunted House: The Mortals in the House
by Charles Dickens
The narrator tells of how he came to live in the house. Servants believe in the haunting, and this leads to troubles, so the narrator and his sister decide to change their plans.
Logic: Deductive and Inductive
“Chapter 18”
by Carveth Read, M.A.
The Iliad
Book 14: Juno Deceives Jupiter by the Girdle of Venus
by Homer
Poseidon continues to encourage Agamemnon and the Achaean army. Hera devises a plan to further assist the battered Achaeans.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 32: In Which Jos Takes Flight, and the War Is Brought to a Close
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Joseph flees as rumors of defeat spread. Peggy and Amelia care for the wounded. George's time at war ends.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Ligeia
by Edgar Allan Poe
The narrator experiences tragedy, but is reunited with his love through an unconventional occurrence.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Domain of Arnheim
by Edgar Allan Poe
A wealthy man uses his great fortune to create a fantastic landscape.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 67: Which Contains Births, Marriages, and Deaths
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Willam Dobbin and Amelia reconcile with each other. Becky visits Joseph with less than honorable intentions. Rebecca's ambition pays off financially, but leaves her friendless.
The Iliad
Book 6: The Episodes of Glaucus and Diomed, and of Hector and Andromache
by Homer
The Achaeans once again have the upper hand. Hector and Paris prepare to re-enter the field of battle.
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.
Flappers and Philosophers
The Cut-Glass Bowl
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Evylyn and Harold Piper experience many events throughout their marriage, some pleasant and some tragic.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 17
by Emily Brontë
Hindley gets drunk at Catherine's funeral and tells Isabella that he is going to kill Heathcliff. When Isabella tells Heathcliff this information he breaks into the house and beats Hindley. Hindley dies six months later leaving deep debt, and the mortgage in Heathcliff's possession. Isabella leaves for London, and has a son Linton. Nelly returns to Wuthering Heights to sort out funeral arrangements and to check on Hareton; Heathcliff refuses to allow Hareton near Nelly.
The Jungle
Chapter 25
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis' money is stolen by a dishonest bartender. Jurgis is imprisoned again after assaulting the bartender. Jack encounters Jack Duane for the second time while in prison. After his release from prison, Jurgis begins to work for organized crime.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Poetic Principle
by Edgar Allan Poe
The author presents his opinion on poetry and the ultimate goal of art.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 17: The Abbe's Chamber
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Abbe teaches Dantes all he knows, and the two form a plot for escape.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 4: “The Boscombe Valley Mystery”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes is faced with the Boscombe Valley Tragedy, in which a man is murdered and is son is accused of the crime.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Economy
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau attempts to illustrate the benefits of a simplified lifestyle.
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.