Northanger Abbey
Chapter XIX
by Jane Austen
In Chapter XIX, Catherine’s innocence leads to a mistaken understanding of the motivations of Isabella and Frederick.
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
“Chapter 4: The Carew Murder Case”
by Robert Louis Stevenson
One year later. Mr. Hyde is a suspect in a murder case, but his whereabouts are unknown.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 11: “The Wonderful City of Oz”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends are allowed to see the Wizard of Oz individually. He tells each they are to kill the Wicked Witch.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 15: “The Dragon Defies Danger”
by L. Frank Baum
The Nome soldiers, led by General Guph, attempted to capture the adventurers. The dragon, howerver, carried the adventurers higher than the nomes could reach. Queen Ann ordered Tik-Tok to attack the soldiers, but they ran back to the caverns.
Main Street
Chapter 39
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol reluctantly returns to Gopher Prairie, where she is welcomed back by many of the townspeople. Carol becomes active in local activities, and soon gives birth to her daughter. Although much time has passed, life in Gopher Prairie proceeds as it always has.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 11
by Mary Shelley
The monster tells Victor of his confusion and awe in discovering the basic functions of life and the many aspects of fire. Humans were frightened by his appearance causing him to avoid any contact with them. From a hovel he observes the occupants of a cottage.
Crime and Punishment
Part 6, Chapter 2
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Porfiry, although having extracted a murder confession from the painter, tells Raskolnikov who he believes really committed the crimes.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Blue Light
by Grimm Brothers
With the help of a dwarf, a soldier achieves great fortunes.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Story of Prince Yamato Take
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
A story of how Prince Take got his name and many of his daring deeds.
The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne
Chapter VII
by Ann Radcliffe
The history of the inhabitants of Dunbayne is revealed.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
“Chapter 2: The Search for Mr. Hyde”
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Utterson begins investigating the mysterious Mr. Hyde. He finds himself haunted by nightmares. He looks for Dr. Jekyll.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 5, Scene 3
by William Shakespeare
Romeo visits Juliet's grave, but is confronted by Paris, who intends to avenge the Capulets. Romeo enters the tomb and carries out his plan. Juliet reacts violently to the news of her loss. The Capulets and Montagues officially end their conflict after realizing the true cause and cost of their ongoing feud.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 1: “The Prison-Door”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
This first chapter contains little in the way of action, instead setting the scene and introducing the first of many symbols that will come to dominate the story.
Winesburg, Ohio
A Man of Ideas, concerning Joe Welling
by Sherwood Anderson
Joe Welling uses his natural talents to achieve success in Winesburg.
Great Expectations
Chapter 35
by Charles Dickens
Pip returns home for his sister's funeral. Pip makes a pledge to a skeptical Biddy.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Thousand-and-Second Tale of Scheherazade
by Edgar Allan Poe
The narrator discovers a long-lost Oriental text called Tellmenow Isitsoornot, and is shocked to find the real story of the grand vizier's daughter Scheherazade in Arabian Nights. Then the narrator summarizes what he finds in Isitsoornot.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 60: Returns to the Genteel World
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Little George returns, as does good fortune, to the Sedley house.
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 8: St. Augustine
by Laura Lee Hope
The DeVere sisters, Russ, and Paul take a look around.
Dracula
Chapter 23
by Bram Stoker
The men try to attack Dracula, but he manages an escape. Mina is hypnotized in hopes of discovering his plans.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 19
by Mary Shelley
Victor convinces Henry to stay with a friend so he can continue on his own to work on his creation. He has a difficult time finishing because he knows the horror of his product.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 13
by H.G. Wells
Mr. Marvel attempts to convince The Invisible Man that he is not a suitable assistant. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Oliver Twist
Chapter 21: The Expedition.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver and Sikes journey to the town of Shepperton, arriving after dark.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 22: A Marriage and Part of a Honeymoon
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Joseph, Rawdon and George receive orders.
The Four Million
"From the Cabby's Seat"
by O. Henry
A cab driver's apathy affects every aspect of his life.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 8
by Mary Shelley
Justine confesses to the crime even though she is innocent. Victor believes her innocence, however she is executed. Victor is consumed in guilt because his creation has killed two members of his family.