Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: Selected Works
To the River Charles
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Longfellow uses the river as a metaphor for life and friendship.
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Oliver Twist
Chapter 7: Oliver Continues Refractory
by Charles Dickens
Noah tells Mr. Bumble of the previous evening's incident. Mr. Sowerberry's continued persecution forces Oliver to take drastic action.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 15: Showing How Very Fond of Oliver Twist, The Merry Old Jew and Miss Nancy Were.
by Charles Dickens
While running an errand for Mr. Brownlow, Oliver runs into Nancy and Bill Sikes.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 47: Fatal Consequences.
by Charles Dickens
Noah and Fagin tell Sikes the details of Nancy's meeting with Rose and Brownlow.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 21: The Expedition.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver and Sikes journey to the town of Shepperton, arriving after dark.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 30: Relates What Oliver's New Visitors Thought of Him.
by Charles Dickens
Miss Rose, surprised by the age of the would be burglar, begs Mrs. Maylie not to send the boy to prison. Summoned by Brittles, police officers from London arrive to sort things out.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 24: Drawn to the Loadstone Rock
by Charles Dickens
Lorry is dispatched to France. Darnay departs for Paris in an attempt to save the Marquis' groundskeeper.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 5: Mr. Durdles and Friend
by Charles Dickens
While proceeding home, Jasper encounters Durdles and a boy named called Deputy.
Great Expectations
Chapter 59
by Charles Dickens
Pip returns home after an extended period abroad. Pip pays a visit to the remains of Satis House.
Great Expectations
Chapter 50
by Charles Dickens
Herbert tells Pip the rest of Magwitch's story.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 4: Oliver, Being Offered Another Place, Makes His First Entry Into Public Life.
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Sowerberry decides to take Oliver on as his apprentice.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 12: Darkness
by Charles Dickens
Carton overhears Madame Defarge's plan at the wine shop. Carton helps to secure safe passage for Lucie and Dr. Manette.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 19: An Opinion
by Charles Dickens
Lorry and Miss Pross discuss the relapse with Dr. Manette. Steps are taken to prevent further relapses.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 1: Five Years Later
by Charles Dickens
Jerry Cruncher heads off to run an errand, while his son waits for him at Tellson's Bank.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 11: Treats of Mr. Fang the Police Magistrate; And Furnishes a Slight Specimen of His Mode of Administering Justice.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver is taken to jail to await his appearance before Mr. Fang. The courtroom drama plays out while Mr. Brownlow begins to takes pity upon poor Oliver.
Tales of the Jazz Age
Mr. Icky
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Mr. Icky, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a short story describing a strange conversation between Mr. Icky, an older man dressed in a costume, and a young boy named Peter.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 23: Which Contains the Substance of a Pleasant Conversation Between Mr. Bumble and a Lady; And Shows That Even a Beadle May Be Susceptible on Some Points.
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Bumble pays a visit to Mrs. Corney at the workhouse.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 18: How Oliver Passed His Time in the Improving Society of His Reputable Friends.
by Charles Dickens
Fagin ensures that Oliver lives a solitary life, by keeping him separate from the other boys.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 22: The Burglary.
by Charles Dickens
Bill Sikes takes Oliver to meet Toby Crackit and Barney. Oliver is sent into the house, but things do not go as planned.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 35: Containing the Unsatisfactory Result of Oliver's Adventure; And a Conversation of Some Importance Between Harry Maylie and Rose.
by Charles Dickens
Harry and Giles rush to the aid of Oliver. Harry and Rose discuss their feelings for each other.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 1: In Secret
by Charles Dickens
Darnay is arrested after arriving in Paris and is held "in secret".
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 19: Shadow on the Sun-Dial
by Charles Dickens
Jasper's visit to Rosa leaves her feeling terrified.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 27: Atones for the Unpoliteness of a Former Chapter; Which Deserted a Lady, Most Unceremoniously.
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Bumble and Mrs. Corney discuss the possibility of a future together.
David Copperfield
Chapter 53: Another Retrospect
by Charles Dickens
Dora's health continues to decline.
Beyond the City
Chapter XVII: “In Port at Last”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Mrs. Westmacott recounts the story to the Doctor and the Admiral after giving the Admiral his pension papers back. She spent the money that she was going to give to her brother on the Admiral’s papers. Her brother returned to her and was the one who struck her on the head. Harold is able to clear his name, the Admiral does not have to return to sea or move from his villa, both couples get married, and all live a full and happy life.