David Copperfield
Chapter 56: The New Wound, and the Old
by Charles Dickens
David visits Mrs. Steerforth, now an invalid, to deliver some bad news.
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Oliver Twist
Chapter 5: Oliver Mingles With New Associates. Going to a Funeral for the First Time, He Forms an Unfavourable Notion of His Master's Business.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver witnesses a funeral and decides the undertaking business may not be for him.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 2: A Dean, and a Chapter Also
by Charles Dickens
Following the service, the Dean and Mr. Crisparkle discuss the current state of Mr. Jasper's health. Edwin Drood pays a visit to his uncle to discuss his impending nuptials with Rosa Bud.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book First, Chapter 3
by Victor Hugo
The Cardinal's appearance signals the end of Gringoire's play and the crowd turns its attention upcoming election of the Pope of Fools.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 14: The Knitting Done
by Charles Dickens
Miss Pross has one last encounter with Madame Defarge as she and Cruncher prepare to leave the city.
Great Expectations
Chapter 31
by Charles Dickens
Pip and Herbert attend a play.
Historic American Documents
The Emancipation Proclamation
by Abraham Lincoln
The Emancipation Proclamation consists of two executive orders issued by United States President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. The first one, issued September 22, 1862, declared the freedom of all slaves in any state of the Confederate States of America that did not return to Union control by January 1, 1863. The second order, issued January 1, 1863, named ten specific states where it would apply. Lincoln issued the Executive Order by his authority as "Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy" under Article II, section 2 of the United States Constitution.
The Prince
Chapter 11: Concerning Ecclesiastical Principalities
by Niccolo Machiavelli
The acquisition and governing of principalities governed by religious doctrine.
Great Expectations
Chapter 44
by Charles Dickens
Miss Havisham confesses to Pip. Pip professes his feelings to Estella. Pip receives a note from Wemmick.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 8: A Hand at Cards
by Charles Dickens
Miss Pross is reunited with her long lost brother. Carton comes up with a plan to help Darnay and coerces Barsad into helping him.
Great Expectations
Chapter 9
by Charles Dickens
Pip is less than honest with Joe about his experiences at the Havisham manor.
Great Expectations
Chapter 10
by Charles Dickens
Pip encounters a mysterious strange in possession of a familiar object.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the First: Recalled to Life—Chapter 4: The Preparation
by Charles Dickens
After arriving in Dover, Lorry delivers a message to Lucie Manette.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 51: Affording and Explanation of More Mysteries than One, and Comprehending a Proposal of Marriage with No Word of Settlement of Pin-Money.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver and his friends travel to meet Mr. Grimwig. Monks reveals more information about himself and Oliver. Rose finally agrees to marry Harry.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 3: The Nuns’ House
by Charles Dickens
Edwin Drood and Rosa Bud discuss their relationship. The sound of Jasper's voice from the cathedral frightens Rosa.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 50: The Pursuit and Escape.
by Charles Dickens
Noah and Fagin's capture prompts Toby Crackit and Tom Chitling to hide out. Sikes' arrival at the hiding place causes an unexpected uproar.
Great Expectations
Chapter 48
by Charles Dickens
Pip dines with Jaggers and learns of Estella's marriage.
Great Expectations
Chapter 42
by Charles Dickens
Magwitch tells the story of his life to Herbert and Pip. Herbert reveals a secret to Pip concerning Miss Havisham.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the First: Recalled to Life—Chapter 5: The Wine-Shop
by Charles Dickens
Lorry and Lucie visit the wineshop of Monsieur Defarge.
Great Expectations
Chapter 34
by Charles Dickens
Pip experiences guilt about the nature of his lifestyle. News arrives concerning Mrs. Joe.
Great Expectations
Chapter 47
by Charles Dickens
Pip continues to worry for Magwitch's safety. Pip fears he is being followed.
David Copperfield
Chapter 29: I Visit Steerforth at His Home, Again
by Charles Dickens
David spends time with Miss Dartle and Mrs. Steerforth, who is alarmed by her son's prolonged absence.
Great Expectations
Chapter 28
by Charles Dickens
Pip returns home, encountering the mysterious stranger from the pub once again.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Eleventh, Chapter 4
by Victor Hugo
After a period of years, the skeleton of Esmerald, buried in the common vault of Montfaucon, is found embraced by a disfigured skeleton.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 26: In Which a Mysterious Character Appears Upon the Scene; And many Things, Inseparable From This History, Are Done and Performed.
by Charles Dickens
Fagin and Monks discuss Oliver's future.