The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 11: At the Window
by H.G. Wells
Now at his home, the narrator talks with a soldier about the current state of affairs.
Now at his home, the narrator talks with a soldier about the current state of affairs.
News of the Martian defeat spreads throughout the land.
Agnes Grey details the challenges posed by her charges, and the strained relations she feels within the family. She rises to the challenge, determined to succeed.
Jurgis attends another political meeting and is revitalized by the message.
Dr. Manette's own account of his imprisonment is read in court. Darnay's fate is sealed by the actions of his father and uncle.
There is a christening and the nurse drops the newborn prince. the Queen dies.
Longing to see Diana, Anne returns to school.
Evylyn and Harold Piper experience many events throughout their marriage, some pleasant and some tragic.
Marian waits for the letter, and is met by the Count. Laura returns from the search for her brooch with news of her own strange encounter. Marian is awoken from a strange, dream-like state in which she has a vision of Walter.
Claude Frollo receives a visitor in his laboratory. Jacques Coictier, accompanied by the aging Father Tourangeau, is shocked by Claude Frollo's views. As he departs, Father Tourangeau divulges his identity to Claud Frollo.
News arrives that the military is attacking the Martians. No longer safe in his home, the narrator prepares to leave the area.
George rethinks his choices, turning to Amelia once more.
Ida B. Wells' speech concerning the prevalence of lynching throughout the United States, as well as the racial bias of the judicial system.
David visits Mrs. Steerforth, now an invalid, to deliver some bad news.
The novel itself begins with a series of letters from the explorer Robert Walton to his sister, Margaret Saville. The stranger, who the reader soon learns is Victor Frankenstein, begins his narration. Frankenstein then describes how his childhood companion, Elizabeth Lavenza, entered his family.
Heyward, Cora, Alice, and Gamut attempt to hide from the enemy, but are eventually discovered by Magua and taken prisoner.
Siegfried visits Gripir and finds Greyfell.
The Trojans and Achaeans come to an agreement in an attempt to establish peace. Paris and Menelaus face each other in battle, but outside forces intervene on the outcome.
Sydney Carton imagines a future far brighter than the one he is now witnessing.
Buck's pampered existence comes to a sudden and unexpected end.
The Professor remembers about the Pig-Tale.
Feeling guilty for his treatment of his Myra, George breaks off his relationship with Tanis.
Bad news from the bank affects leaves a void in the Cuthbert house. Marilla tells Anne about her relationship with Mr. Blythe.
A queen and king longed to have a son and promised to send him on a pilgrimage after his eighteenth birthday if St. James were to grant their wish. The had their son and in turn, he set off on his journey. He met his true friend along the way and they survived many hindrances and proved their true friendship in the process.
Mrs. Chester's fair allows the girls to show off their individual talents. Aunt Carrol's decision leaves Jo dissapointed.