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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Book Third, Chapter 2

by Victor Hugo

The narrator gives a detailed description of Paris and its ever-changing architecture.

My Bondage and My Freedom

Chapter 12: Religious Nature Awakened

by Frederick Douglass

Mr. Douglass is introduced to the concept of abolition.

David Copperfield

Chapter 35: My Depression

by Charles Dickens

David admits his feelings for Dora to Miss Betsey, who reacts unexpectedly to the news. David attempts to recoup some money for Miss Betsey. Agnes informs David of her own family's situation.

The Age of Innocence

Part 1, Chapter 5

by Edith Wharton

Mr. Jackson has dinner at the Archer Family home. During dinner, Newland defends the Countess' recent behavior.

Henry perceives his comrades to all be fearless and is fearful that he is a coward at heart. Henry reflects on his life back at his mother's farm. A conversation with a fellow soldier only amplifies Henry's anxiety.

Main Street

Chapter 31

by Sinclair Lewis

A late night visit from Erik, causes rumors to spread about Carol. While discussing the current situation in Gopher Prairie, Vida discloses her prior relationship with Will to Carol. Carol's discomfort continues to grow.

The Blithedale Romance

Chapter XII: “Coverdale’s Hermitage”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Coverdale uses his "hermitage" to try to learn more about the stranger and Zenobia's relationship.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Adventure 10: “The Naval Treaty, Part 2”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

A conitnuation of part 1 in which Dr. Watson receives a letter from an old friend that tells about a treaty that was stolen from his office. Watson refers the letter to Holmes to investigate.

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.

David Copperfield

Chapter 16: I Am a New Boy in More Senses Than One

by Charles Dickens

David finally meets the headmaster, and continues to make new friends at Canterbury. Jack Maldon's departure leaves Annie very emotional.

Agnes Grey

Chapter XXII: The Visit

by Anne Brontë

Agnes Grey pays her visit to Ashby Park.

Selected Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson

"Roads"

by Robert Louis Stevenson

The author gives a description of his travels across the English countryside.

Selected Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson

"A Christmas Sermon"

by Robert Louis Stevenson

The author presents a sermon on the subject of Christmas and self-examination.

David Copperfield

Chapter 22: Some Old Scenes, and Some New People

by Charles Dickens

David makes new friends and sees some old acquaintances.

Tales of Terror and Mystery

“The Beetle-Hunter”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

A medical man answers a strange ad in the paper concerning beetles and is met with a most peculiar task.

David Copperfield

Chapter 13: The Sequel of My Resolution

by Charles Dickens

David arrives at Aunt Betsey's house.

Little Women

Part 1, Chapter 5: Being Neighborly

by Louisa May Alcott

Jo pays a visit to Laurie.

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.