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

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

A housewife, a tramp, a lawyer, a waitress, an actress – ordinary people living ordinary lives in New York at the beginning of this century. The city has changed greatly since that time, but its people are much the same. Some are rich, some are poor, some are happy, some are sad, some have found love, some are looking for love.O. Henry’s famous short stories – sensitive, funny, sympathetic – give us vivid pictures of the everyday lives of these New Yorkers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.