A Christmas Carol
“Preface”
by Charles Dickens
The author's preface is stated.
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David Copperfield
Prefaces, (1850 and 1869)
by Charles Dickens
The author's preface.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 20: A Plea
by Charles Dickens
Lucie and Darnay are visited by Sydney Carton. Darnay makes a promise to Lucie regarding Carton.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 36: Is a Very Short One, and May Appear of No Great Importance in Its Place, But it Should Be Read Notwithstanding, As a Sequel to the Last, and a Key to One That Will Follow When Its Time Arrives.
by Charles Dickens
As Harry prepares to leave, he asks a favor of Oliver.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 11: Dusk
by Charles Dickens
Darnay is escorted back to his cell. There is little hope of compassion for the condemned Darnay.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 17: One Night
by Charles Dickens
Dr. Manette starts to put his imprisonment behind him.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 11: A Companion Picture
by Charles Dickens
Stryver discusses his feelings for Lucie with Carton.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 45: Noah Claypole is Employed by Fagin on a Secret Mission.
by Charles Dickens
Fagin employs Noah to keep an eye on Nancy.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 1: Treats of the Place Where Oliver Twist was Born and of the Circumstances Attending His Birth.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver is born into less than optimum conditions.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the First: Recalled to Life—Chapter 1: The Period
by Charles Dickens
A description of the time period is presented to the reader.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 3: The Shadow
by Charles Dickens
Cruncher protects Lucie and Miss Pross. Madame Defarge is unwilling to assist Lucie.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 7: A Knock at the Door
by Charles Dickens
Darnay is re-arrested, having been accused by Defarge, Madame Defarge, and an unknown third party.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 4: Congratulatory
by Charles Dickens
Darnay exits the courtroom and is eventually joined by Sydney Carton, whose appearance strongly resembles Darnay's.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 18: Nine Days
by Charles Dickens
Darnay and Lucie marry and leave for their honeymoon. Dr. Manette is not well.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 29: Has an Introductory Account of the Inmates of the House, To Which Oliver Resorted.
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Losberne tends to Oliver's wounds, while Mrs. Maylie and Miss Rose prepare to meet injured thief.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 1: The Dawn
by Charles Dickens
A confused Jasper exits the opium den before proceeding to the cathedral.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 10: Two Promises
by Charles Dickens
Darnay makes an admission to Dr. Manette and asks for a promise. Dr. Manette asks for a promise in return from Darnay.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 13: The Fellow of No Delicacy
by Charles Dickens
Carton laments his wasted life and makes a pledge to Lucie.
Great Expectations
Chapter 6
by Charles Dickens
Pip returns to dinner but continues to feel a sense of guilt.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 53: And Last.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver receives a share of what is his, while Monks comes to a fitting end. Mr. Brownlow, now legal guardian of Oliver, Mr. Losberne, and Mr. Grimwig stay close to Oliver's new family.
Great Expectations
Chapter 14
by Charles Dickens
Pip works diligently for Joe at the forge, but continually longs to return to Satis House.
Lyrics of Lowly Life
"Accountability"
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Folks ain’t got no right to censuah othah folks about dey habits;"
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 8: Monseigneur in the Country
by Charles Dickens
The Marquis arrives at his village where he treats the peasants with callous indifference.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 6: Triumph
by Charles Dickens
Dr. Manette testifies at Darnay's trial.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 4: Calm in Storm
by Charles Dickens
Dr. Manette persuades the tribunal to keep Darnay alive. A new position allows Dr. Manette to keep an eye on Darnay.