The Iliad
Book 15: The Fifth Battle at the Ships; and the Acts of Ajax
by Homer
Zeus wakes to view the aftermath of Hera and Poseidon's meddling. Led by Hector, the Trojans continue their advance.
Zeus wakes to view the aftermath of Hera and Poseidon's meddling. Led by Hector, the Trojans continue their advance.
Jaggers has Orlick dismissed. Herbert tells Pip of his fiancee.
Newland travels to Boston.
Victor’s mother dies from scarlet fever she caught from nursing Elizabeth back to health just before he leaves for the university at Ingolstadt. He is discouraged in the study of the natural sciences, but continues his studies in the sciences after an encouraging chemistry lecture.
The journey continues to Tampa, where the workings of the city are observed. There are pests and problems as well as the beauty of the natural world.
The narrators vanity puts him in an embarrassing situation.
Heyward continues to search for Alice. Magua's arrival in camp does no bode well for Uncas.
In the midst of a storm, Peters, Pym, and Augustus attempt to take control of the ship.
The duke and the dauphin inquire about Jim. Huck and Jim get to the a performance by the duke and the dauphin.
The marriage of Pelet and Reuter takes place. Hunsden pays a visit, and bestows a gift. The future begins to brighten for William.
Thomas Jefferson's fifth Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
With some assistance from the gods, Priam retrieves the body of Hector.
Mary talks to Colin about taking him to see the garden. Upon returning to the garden, she notices that spring has arrived and the flowers are blooming. Dickon declares that Colin will never get better as long as he only thinks of sickness and death.
The return to Limmeridge house and the truth revealed.
Carol continues to silently endure life in Gopher Prairie. Vida excitedly welcomes Raymond Wutherspoon back home from war. The townspeople's quickly increasing wealth prompts the arrival of Mr. Blausser, a businessman deadset on improving and expanding Gopher Prairie. Carol is finally prepared to leave Gopher Prairie.
Laertes' and Claudius' scheme does not go as planned. Hamlet instructs Horatio as Fortinbras prepares to enter the castle.
Some of the villagers gather at the Rainbow, where the landlord is resolving a dispute.
Mr. Douglass remembers the kindness of Miss Lucretia.
The narrator discusses the orange groves and how they’ve changed; and the swamps and their surrounding environment.
The author reflects on his family's experiences as slaves and the circumstances into which he was born.
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.
Miriam visits Kenyon in his studio.
The Count of Monte Cristo arrives at the Villefort's residence to remind them of his upcoming party.
An exchange of letters that do not bode well for many.
Catherine makes some discoveries about Eleanor and is disturbed by a violent storm later that evening.