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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.

This anthology features a wide array of thought-provoking, genre-defining works from the 1900s, showcasing the range of modern storytelling—from existential musings to dark humour and intricate social commentary. These are the stories that have shaped modern literature, offering timeless insights into human nature and society. This collection brings together the finest modernist narratives, political reflections, and social commentaries that have shaped literature as we know it.

The Gentle Grafter contains 14 tales relating the questionable exploits of “Jeff Peters” (the gentle grafter) and his several “partners in graft”.

A thoroughly engaging collection of classic short stories from some of the greatest writers who lived.

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.

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।

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.

Many of O. Henry’s stories describe cultural issues of the day, and many incorporate themes relevant to our modern times. This anthology was specially selected for this purpose. It includes the story performances and introduces the telling of each story by describing its relevance and explaining some of the references that might not be familiar to modern-day audiences.

Fear. This one small word is responsible for destroying relationships, choking off success, and preventing any number of positive changes. Unfortunately, until the root cause of the fear is addressed, it will continue to control decision-making processes and taint the way we see the world. Dr. Casalnnie Henry confronts this issue head-on in Avoiding the Fear Trap, a book that will teach you how to find relief from the fear that follows you throughout your day. This new therapy will help you understand yourself better.

The Trimmed Lamp and Other Stories of the Four Million by O. Henry includes "The Trimmed Lamp", "A Madison Square Arabian Night", "The Rubaiyat of a Scotch Highball", "The Pendulum", "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen", "The Assessor of Success", "The Buyer from Cactus City", "The Badge of Policeman O'Roon", "Brickdust Row", "The Making of a New Yorker", "Vanity and Some Sables", "The Social Triangle", "The Purple Dress", "The Foreign Policy of Company 99", "The Lost Blend", "A Harlem Tragedy", "The Guilty Party—An East Side Tragedy", "According to Their Lights", and more.

Did you know that O. Henry’s real name was William Sydney Porter? He had many pseudonyms, but is most known as "O. Henry". He wrote over 300 stories and is known for playfully writing a twist at their end. Most of them are based in New York, with characters being average Joes. A census stated there were about four million individuals living in New York City at the time, and that is how this volume of short stories received its name. We hope you enjoy Canarit Audiobooks’ production of By Courier.

Did you know that O. Henry’s real name was William Sydney Porter? He had many pseudonyms, but is most known as "O. Henry". He wrote over 300 stories and is known for playfully writing a twist at their end. Most of them are based in New York, with characters being average Joes. A census stated there were about four million individuals living in New York City at the time, and that is how this volume of short stories received its name. We hope you enjoy Canarit Audiobooks' production of The Brief Debut of Tildy.

Did you know that O. Henry’s real name was William Syndey Porter? He had many pseudonyms but is most known as "O. Henry". He wrote more than 300 stories and is known for playfully writing a twist at their end. Most of them are based in New York, with characters being average Joes. We hope you enjoy Canarit Audiobooks’ production of Memoirs of a Yellow Dog.

Did you know that O. Henry’s real name was William Syndey Porter? He had many pseudonyms, but is most known as "O. Henry". He wrote over 300 stories and is known for playfully writing a twist at their end. Most of them are based in New York, with characters being average Joes. We hope you enjoy Canarit Audiobooks' production of Tobin’s Palm.

Did you know that O. Henry's real name was William Syndey Porter? He had many pseudonyms, but is most known as O. Henry. He wrote over 300 stories and is known for playfully writing a twist at their end. Most of them are based in New York, with characters being an "average Joe". We hope you enjoy Canarit Audiobooks' production of After 20 Years.

We hope you enjoy Canarit Audiobooks' production of An Adjustment of Nature; feel free to listen! Did you know that O. Henry’s real name was William Syndey Porter? He had many pseudonyms, but is best known as O. Henry. He wrote over 300 stories and is known for playfully writing a twist at their end. Most of them are based in New York with characters being an average Joe. A census at the time stated there were about four million individuals living in NYC at the time, and that is how this volume of short stories received its name.

We hope you enjoy Canarit Audiobook’s production of The Coming Out of Maggie. Did you know that O. Henry’s real name was William Syndey Porter? He had many pseudonyms but is best known as O. Henry. He wrote over 300 stories and is known for playfully writing a twist at their end. Most of them are based in New York, with characters being an average Joe. A census at the time stated there were about four million individuals living in NYC at the time, and that is how this volume of short stories received its name.