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All over the world, O. Henry, one of the most famous pen names in history, stands for the very best in short-story writing. This audiobook includes 19 of his stories.

All over the world, O. Henry, one of the most famous pen names in history, stands for the very best in short-story writing. This audiobook includes 24 of his stories.

Jeff Peters, huckster and money-maker extraordinaire, decides to make a living selling patent medicines of the snake-oil variety. But will his theory of ‘personal magnetism’ prove too hard to swallow?

This ghost story is a very unusual tale for O. Henry - longer than most and one of the few he wrote that dealt with the supernatural.

In a small Texas border town it's up to a measly band of Texas Rangers to stop the rampage of a legendary outlaw. Everything is going according to plan until the leader of the Rangers finds himself face to face with a beautiful woman.

"Rieducazione con scasso" è un racconto breve pubblicato per la prima volta sul giornale Cosmopolitan nel 1903. Descrive il rientro in società del giovani rapinatore Jimmy Valentine. Nel 1910 il drammaturgo Paul Armstrong riadattò la storia in uno spettacolo teatrale di grande successo a Broadway, intitolato "Aliam Jimmy Valentine", successivamente trasformato in 3 diversi film nel 1915, 1920 e 1928. Il protagonista è ispirato all'incidente descritto ne "I Miserabili di Hugo". La storia fu inoltre adattata in una radio serie nel 1938.

In "Memorie di un cane giallo", un cane di nome Lovely si sente male per il marito della sua padrone, perchè va a lavorare tutto il giorno mentre sua moglie sta a casa a fare nulla. Un giorno parla con un altro cane che gli dice che il suo padrone esce spesso per divertirsi. Anche Lovely vorrebbe che il suo padrone stia bene perciò lo conduce verso un bar. Dopo il bar, il padrone libera Lovely, ma lui rimane e fa capire al suo padrone che dovrebbe piuttosto liberare se stesso.

Sono qui presentati i due racconti: "Rieducazione con scasso" e "Memorie di un cane giallo". I racconti di O. Henry sono famosi per il loro finale a sorpresa e per il loro taglio umoristico. Fu soprannominato "La risposta americana a Guy de Maupassant". In "Memorie di un cane giallo", un cane di nome Lovely si sente male per il marito della sua padrone, perchè va a lavorare tutto il giorno mentre sua moglie sta a casa a fare nulla. Un giorno parla con un altro cane che gli dice che il suo padrone esce spesso per divertirsi.

Der Börsenmakler Harvey Maxwell ist ein vielbeschäftigter Mann. Ständig klingelt sein Telefon, die Entwicklungen an der Börse müssen verfolgt werden und dringende Telegramme bekommt er quasi im Minutentakt. In seinem Leben ist so viel los, dass er beinahe das Wichtigste vergisst: die Liebe. Der Börsenmakler Harvey Maxwell hat nämlich ein Auge auf seine Privatsekretärin Leslie geworfen und letztlich schafft er es dann doch, dieser einen Heiratsanstrag zu machen.

First published in The Saturday Evening Post, "The Ransom of Red Chief" is a humorous short story written in 1910 by O. Henry. A pair of con men kidnap and attempt to ransom a prominent Alabama citizen’s son. Immediately they find themselves at the mercy of a particularly spoiled and clever boy who begins driving them mad. The ironic ending remains the story’s most enduring feature.

Four favorite tales from the pen of American short-story writer O. Henry that burst with his humor, pathos, and endearing observations on children, the poor, and dogs! In this collection: “The Ransom of Red Chief” (two kidnappers hatch a plot and get more than they bargain for!), “Memoirs of a Yellow Dog” (a put-upon pup and his master yearn for a better life), “The Cop and the Anthem” (all poor Soapy wanted was a warm bed for the winter), and “The Gift of the Magi” (the classic Christmas tale of love and giving from the heart).

Two tales from two of the great American humorists. In “A Dog’s Tale”, Mark Twain let’s the dog do the talking, in a heart-wrenching story of her loss of a pup at the hands of her human master. In “Memoirs of a Yellow Dog”, O. Henry lets the dog of the title spin a humorous tale of liberation and freedom from the confines of a drab New York life for himself and his master.

Selections include: "A Madison Square Arabian Night", "The Lost Blend", "The Buyer from Cactus City", "Georgia's Ruling", "Blind Man's Holiday", "The Ransom of Red Chief", "Halloway's Code", and "The Last Leaf".

The best of O. Henry's stories: "The Gift of the Magi", "The Voice of the City", "The Ransom of Red Chief", and more.

Wrap yourself in a blanket, pour a mug of something warm, and step into the glow of timeless Christmas magic. Christmas Bedtime Stories gathers four beloved classics—each filled with wonder, warmth, and tender holiday spirit—into a single, beautifully curated collection perfect for quiet listening. These cozy Christmas stories vary in length from 5 to 30 minutes.

Snuggle up with O. Henry’s beloved holiday classic, a heartwarming tale of a young couple who are short on cash but big on love. Their story is a timeless reminder that the most valuable gifts aren't the ones we buy, but the selfless sacrifices we make for each other.

Born in 1862 and passing away in 1910, O. Henry—whose real name was William Sydney Porter—adopted his famous pen name while serving time in prison. Throughout his life, he published 10 collections and over 600 short stories, capturing the essence of early 20th-century New York City. The Trimmed Lamp serves as a delightful continuation of The Four Million, offering a fresh series of short tales filled with O. Henrys signature surprise endings and clever twists of fate. His stories bring to life the ordinary people navigating everyday scenarios, infused with his unique blend of humor and ...

Join us for a captivating journey through a selection of O. Henrys enchanting short stories, artfully narrated by Sid. Experience the wit and charm of O. Henry as he unfolds tales of fate and coincidence that will leave you reflecting on the twists and turns of life.

Dive into the enchanting world of O. Henryana, a captivating collection of poems and short stories that showcases the timeless wit and insight of O. Henry. Join Fritz as he summarizes these delightful tales that illuminate the human experience in unexpected ways.

If Jefferson Parleyvoo Pickens had graced the pages of literature just a few years later, he might have earned the title Gentle Grifter instead of the Gentle Grafter that O. Henry bestowed upon him. As an ethical graft artist, Jeff faces unique challenges in his craft, but he relishes the complexity of his endeavors. The result is a collection of fourteen charming tales that introduce us to a range of new partners—one of whom is always by his side—as they navigate an array of confidence games. Some ventures flourish, while others falter, and surprises abound at every turn. No matter how ...