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"A Comedy in Rubber" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1881. It tells the tale of two people, William Pry and Violet Seymour, who fall in love but miss their own wedding as they are too busy watching accidents and unusual events.

In this series we explore the many facets of love through literary talents that span both time and country. There are times when love is not a revelation and a calling from one soul to another but a carefully navigated path, or maybe a badly chosen path that decimates happiness. Which way will our literary leviathans take us? Inevitably it will be more than one.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. A new century dawns, one in which America would become pre-eminent as its industrial might and military power rose above all others. In literature too its authors tackled new forms and new ideas, they shied away from little, immersing themselves and their readers in the promise of a new Century.

न्यूयॉर्कमध्ये बालपण घालवलेले दोन जिवलग मित्र ऐन तारुण्यामध्ये एकमेकांपासून दूर होतात. एक जण नशीब आजमावण्यासाठी पश्चिमेकडे जातो. दुसरा मात्र त्याच शहरात पोलीस खात्यात दाखल होतो. त्यावेळी त्यांच्यात एक अलिखित करार होतो. बरोबर वीस वर्षांनी कुठल्याही परिस्थितीत नियोजित ठिकाणी भेटायचंच. त्याप्रमाणे पोलीस अधिकारी त्याच जागी हजर होतो. वेळ संपत चाललेली असते. दरम्यान एका अट्टल गुन्हेगाराला पकडण्याची जबाबदारी त्याच्यावर येते. योगायोगाने त्याचा हा मित्रच तो गुन्हेगार असतो.

कर्जाची गरज गरीब- श्रीमंत सर्वांनाच लागते. काही दीर्घ काळासाठी असतात, तर काही अल्पमुदतीसाठी. बँकेच्या दृष्टीनं कर्जाचं कारण आणि त्याला योग्य तारण या गोष्टी महत्वाच्या असतात. त्यातूनही काही वेळा नियमांचं पालन न करता, कर्जदाराच्या पतीप्रमाणे मोठ्या रकमा दिल्या जातात. तात्पुरत्या कालावधीसाठी कर्ज घेतलेल्या एका धनाढ्य व्यक्तीने, अपवादात्मक पद्धतीने कर्जमुक्ती कशी केली, त्याची ही कहाणी.

উইলিয়াম সিডনি পোর্টার, ছদ্মনামে যিনি ও হেনরি ব'লে সবার কাছে পরিচিত তাঁর ছোট গল্পের এই সংগ্রহ একটি সম্পদ। বিভিন্ন স্তরের মনস্তাত্ত্বিক বিচ্ছুরণের সাক্ষী এই সব গল্প আমাদের মনুষ্য চরিত্র সম্বন্ধে ধারণা অনেক বদলে দেয়। বিশ্বসাহিত্যের অমূল্য সম্পদ এই গন্ন ঘত শুনবেন ততই অভিভূত হবেন।

Christmas Stories by O. Henry is a delightful collection that showcases the heartwarming and often humorous tales of the iconic American writer, O. Henry. This anthology features a selection of enchanting stories, including Christmas by Injunction, Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking, A Chaparral Christmas Gift, An Unfinished Christmas Story, and The Gift of the Magi. O. Henry, renowned for his storytelling finesse, is a master of capturing the human spirit, and these Christmas stories are no exception.

Ten classic public domain short stories offering a feminine perspective on work, written from 1868 to 1925 by an incredible lineup of authors. These works present an early and poignant perspective on the role of work in society and relationships and its effect on women.

William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 - June 5, 1910), better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer born in Greensboro, NC, known primarily for his short stories, though he also wrote poetry and non-fiction. O. Henry's stories are known for their naturalist observations, witty narration, and surprise endings. The following includes the short stories, "Hearts and Hands" and "A Comedy In Rubber."

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 ...

El Rescate del Jefe Rojo que relata el hilarante secuestro de Johnny Dorset, el hijo de un acaudalado hombre de negocios, por dos inexpertos criminales con la esperanza de obtener un jugoso rescate. Lo que inicialmente parece un plan infalible rápidamente se torna en una cómica pesadilla cuando descubren que el joven Johnny es más travieso y astuto de lo que jamás podrían haber imaginado.

"The Caballero's Way" is a short story by the American author O. Henry. It was first published in the July 1907 issue of Everybody's Magazine and was collected in the anthology The Heart of the West later the same year. The story introduces the Cisco Kid, a fast-shooting caballero who murders for sport. Lieutenant Sandridge, a ranger who is after the outlaw, goes to see Tonia, the beautiful girlfriend of the Kid. They fall in love, and Tonia begs Sandridge to kill the Kid in order to ensure their safety. Unbeknownst to the lovers, the Kid overhears their plan.

"The Ransom of Red Chief" is a short story by O. Henry first published in the July 6, 1907 issue of The Saturday Evening Post. It follows two men who kidnap, and demand a ransom for, a wealthy Alabamian's son. Eventually, the men are driven crazy by the boy's spoiled and hyperactive behavior, and they pay the boy's father to take him back. The story and its main idea have become a part of popular culture, with many children's television programs depicting versions of the story as one of their episodes.

"The Cop and the Anthem" is a December 1904 short story by the United States author O. Henry. It includes several of the classic elements of an O. Henry story, including a setting in New York City, an empathetic look at the state of mind of a member of an underprivileged class, and an ironic ending. "The Cop and the Anthem" has only one character who is given a name, the protagonist "Soapy." It is made clear that Soapy is homeless, one of the underclass men and women who flocked to New York City during the earliest years of the twentieth century.

El Regalo de los Reyes Magos es una tierna historia de amor e ironía navideña. En ella, una pareja joven y empobrecida, Della y Jim, desean fervientemente comprar regalos perfectos el uno para el otro. En un giro conmovedor del destino, Della vende su hermosa cabellera para comprar una cadena para el reloj de Jim, mientras él vende su preciado reloj para comprar peinetas para el pelo de Della.

A heart-warming tale reminding us that love is more important than possessions.

William Sydney Porter was born on 11th September 1862 in Greensboro, North Carolina. At age 3 his mother died from tuberculosis. From an early age it was clear Porter had a large appetite for reading as he absorbed the world around him. He was a member of several singing and dramatic groups when he met 17 year old Athol Estes, daughter of a wealthy Austin family. Despite her mother’s objection owing to Athol’s tuberculosis, they began courting and in July 1887, they eloped and soon married.

William Sydney Porter was born on 11th September 1862 in Greensboro, North Carolina. At age 3 his mother died from tuberculosis. From an early age it was clear Porter had a large appetite for reading as he absorbed the world around him. He was a member of several singing and dramatic groups when he met 17 year old Athol Estes, daughter of a wealthy Austin family. Despite her mother’s objection owing to Athol’s tuberculosis, they began courting and in July 1887, they eloped and soon married.

William Sydney Porter was born on 11th September 1862 in Greensboro, North Carolina. At age 3 his mother died from tuberculosis. From an early age it was clear Porter had a large appetite for reading as he absorbed the world around him. He was a member of several singing and dramatic groups when he met 17 year old Athol Estes, daughter of a wealthy Austin family. Despite her mother’s objection owing to Athol’s tuberculosis, they began courting and in July 1887, they eloped and soon married.

Discover the enduring beauty of hope and sacrifice in The Last Leaf by O. Henry, narrated by Lauren Maza. Set in the artistic enclave of early 20th-century Greenwich Village, this timeless short story follows the intertwined lives of struggling artists and the extraordinary bond that arises amidst hardship. When illness threatens a young woman’s life, a single leaf becomes the symbol of her will to survive—and a testament to the power of friendship and selflessness.