Brothers Grimm, Dorothy Parker and Jack London: The Masterpieces Summaries: The masterpieces summaries are provided in this book. These summaries must be used as a mean of facing, understanding and appreciating the value of literature. These summaries are intended as a supplementary aid to all students of literature or those who are interested in literary readings in general. They are also helpful in preparing for an examination, eliminating the burden of trying to reread the full text under pressure and sorting through class notes to find that which is of central importance. A thorough appreciation of literature allows no shortcuts.