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Dive into the captivating world of O. Henry, the literary master renowned for his unforgettable short stories with twist endings. This collection features 16 exceptional tales that showcase his incredible storytelling prowess. Among these gems are The Rose of Dixie, The Hiding of Black Bill, Supply and Demand, and A Poor Rule. Each story is a testament to O. Henrys ability to sculpt words into delightful narratives that will leave you both entertained and reflective. Join us as we explore the artistry of O. Henry, narrated by Phil Chenevert.

In The Gift of the Magi, O. Henry weaves a touching tale of love and sacrifice between a young couple, Jim and Della, who struggle to make ends meet in their modest one-room apartment. As Christmas approaches, each is determined to buy a special gift for the other, leading to a series of ironic twists that reveal the profound truth about love and material possessions. O. Henry beautifully illustrates how their selfless acts of devotion transcend the value of any physical item, ultimately drawing a parallel between their love and the legendary Magi. This timeless story showcases O. Henrys knack...

Dive into the enchanting world of Heart of the West, a captivating collection of short stories by the iconic O. Henry. Experience the charm and wit of his storytelling, as brought to life by the talented sidhu177.

Discover the early brilliance of O. Henry in O. Henry Encore, a collection of 45 captivating stories, sketches, and poems penned under the pseudonym Post Man. Unearthed from the archives of the Houston Post by Mary Sunlocks Harrell during her M.A. research in the 1930s, these works were crafted during a pivotal time in O. Henrys life, just before he fled to Honduras in 1896 amid embezzlement charges. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of his literary beginnings, showcasing his unique voice and storytelling prowess. (Summary by Fritz)

Catch the holiday spirit with this magical collection of beloved Christmas tales. Christmas favorites from L.M. Montgomery, O. Henry, Willa Cather, Hans Christian Anderson, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Bret Harte and Anthony Trollope are lovingly recorded and presented here in one enchanting volume.

In Legends, Lore, & Longings, a curated treasury of short fiction, classic American authors spin tales that blur the line between myth and memory, past and present.

In partnership with BroadwayWorld, the internet's largest theatrical website, Broadway producer Oliver Roth presents "The OHenry Report." The show will be a one-of-a-kind look inside the business of Broadway. Through candid conversations with theatre insiders, Roth will pull back the curtain on the biggest stories, issues, and trends in the theatre today.With Roth's unique approach to producing, he will discuss how production teams integrate data analytics into their projects, and what that means for their bottomline. Roth also uses trends and historical data to provide some of the most ...

We begin with a story published in McClure’s magazine, December 1899. This was the first story published under the pseudonym O. Henry. Let’s listen.

"O. Henry" is the pen name of American writer William Sydney Porter whose short stories are known for their wit, warm characterization and clever, unexpected endings. The Princess and the Puma is one of porter's best, and most anthologized stories.

O. Henry is know as the master of the "surprise ending" short story. In this story two young lovers quarrel. As a result, the young man accepts a post in a far away obscure country he calls The Land of the Lotus. He finally begins to accept the fact that he will never see the love of his life again when a mysterious bottle washes up on shore and the result is a very unusual surprise ending - even for O. Henry.

A great short story by O. Henry, from the "Four Million". An humoristic one, featuring New yorkers. O. Henry was the greatest short story writer of his day. His characters may be from America at the turn of the century but their foibles and eccentricities are known to us all, irrespective of culture or time.

The Four Million was written in 1906 when roughly four million people lived in New York City. It opens with a reference to Ward McAllister's "assertion that there were only "400" people in New York City who were really worth noticing.

Two friends decide to meet again after a 20-year separation - with very unexpected results.

Here is another of O. Henry's entertaining "surprise ending" stories. A girl moves to the city looking for a friend she had lost track of and finds him in a very unusual way.

When it comes to the holidays, no story captures the true spirit of giving like O. Henry’s classic "The Gift of the Magi". And in celebration of the season, Audie Award® winners Katherine Kellgren, Oliver Wyman, and Jonathan Davis bring to life this timeless Christmas tale, plus two more of O. Henry’s holiday gems: "The Cop and the Anthem" and "The Last Leaf".

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.

O. Henry's short stories are well known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings. Includes: "By Courier", "Jimmie Hayes and Muriel", "School and Schools", "Roads of Destiny", "A Blackjack Bargainer"," A Cosmopolite in a Café", "Christmas by Injunction", "Mammon and the Archer", "A Bird of Bagdad", "After 20 Years", "From The Cabby’s Seat", "Lost on Dress Parade", "Memoirs of a Yellow Dog", "Tobin’s Palm", "Transients in Arcadia", "The Trimmed Lamp", and more.

O. Henry wrote many stories, but this, the story of two "ultimate gifts", is his most famous.

O. Henry's short stories are well known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings.

O. Henry's short stories are well known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization, and clever twist endings. This collection includes "The Last Leaf", "The Love Philter of Ikey Schoenstein", "The Caliph", "Cupid and the Clock", "The Brief Debut of Tildy", "The Higher Abdication", "The Ransom of Red Chief", "One Dollar’s Worth", "Cupid a la Carte", "Girl", "Springtime a la Carte", "The Ethics of Pig", "The Social Triangle", "Witches Loaves", "The Romace of the Buys Broker", and more.