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French literature
The Mysterious Island
“We are not proposing to conquer the island, but to defend ourselves.” — Jules Verne, The Mysterious Island Part I: Dropped from the Clouds During the American Civil […]
French literature
Around the World in Eighty Days
“The world is big enough for all of us. No need to be in such a hurry.” — Jules Verne, Around the World in Eighty Days Chapters 1–5: […]
French literature
Journey to the Center of the Earth
“Science, my boy, is made up of mistakes, but they are mistakes which it is useful to make, because they lead little by little to the truth.” Chapter […]
French literature
Wind, Sand and Stars
“The earth teaches us more about ourselves than all the books. Because it resists us. Man discovers himself when he measures himself against the obstacle.” Part I: The […]
French literature
The Three Musketeers
“All for one, one for all!” Chapter 1: The Young D’Artagnan Leaves Home D’Artagnan, a poor but ambitious Gascon, leaves his home to join the Musketeers in Paris. […]
French literature
The Count of Monte Cristo
“All human wisdom is contained in these two words: ‘Wait and hope.’” Part 1: The Betrayal Young sailor Edmond Dantès returns to Marseille, poised to become captain of […]
American literature
Hatchet
“He would not die. He would not let death in. He would fight it.” Chapter 1 Brian Robeson, a thirteen-year-old boy, boards a small plane to visit his […]
American literature
Where the Red Fern Grows
“After the last shovel of dirt was patted in place, I sat down and let my mind drift back through the years. I thought of the old K.C. […]
American literature
Stuart Little
“He was not much bigger than a mouse, and his parents were somewhat surprised when they saw him for the first time.” Chapter 1: In the Drain The […]