O. Henry has 25 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 54 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.2★ across 4 ratings. The most-rated is The World's Best Classic Short Stories.
The Ransom of Red Chief (Chinese Edition)
Summary
Trying to make some fast cash, two small-time crooks devise a plan to kidnap the son of a wealthy family in a village and hold him for ransom. When the kidnapped boy pulls out his Hong Hou (“Red Monkey”) costume, the two burglars realize they may be in for more than they planned. As their ransom notes remain unanswered and their scheme starts to drag on, the two crooks find out for themselves how a child's imagination can spell disaster for two inexperienced criminal minds. This book is a retelling of "The Ransom of Red Chief", a short story by American novelist O. Henry. Mandarin Companion is a series of accessible novels in Chinese proven to accelerate language learning. Every book in the Mandarin Companion series is carefully created to use characters, words, and grammar that a learner is likely to know. Level 1 is intended for Chinese learners at an upper-elementary level. Most learners will be able to approach this book after one to two years of formal study, depending on the learner and program. This series is designed to combine simplicity of characters with an easy-to-understand storyline which helps learners to expand their vocabularies and language comprehension abilities. The more they listen to this book, the better they will become at understanding and grasping the Chinese language. Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin Chinese.
©2018 Mind Spark Press LLC (P)2018 Mind Spark Press LL
The World's Best Classic Short Stories
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A glittering collection of some of the world's finest short stories, including: 'The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe 'The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant 'The Mezzotint' by M. R. James 'The Phantom Rickshaw' by Rudyard Kipling 'The Withered Arm' by Thomas Hardy 'The Model Millionaire' by Oscar Wilde 'The Monkey’s Paw' by W. W. Jacobs 'An Uncomfortable Bed' by Guy de Maupassant 'The Mortal Immortal' by Mary Shelley 'The Black Cat' by Edgar Allan Poe 'Sredni Vashtar' by Saki 'The Nose' by Nicolai Gogol 'Regret' by Kate Chopin 'One Thousand Dollars' by O. Henry 'The Fly' by Katherine Mansfield 'A Descent into the Maelström' by Edgar Allan Poe 'The Sphinx Without a Secret' by Oscar Wilde 'The Inconsiderate' Waiter by J. M. Barrie 'The Black Poodle' by F. Anstey 'The Quest' by Saki 'The Three Strangers' by Thomas Hardy 'Oil of Dog' by Ambrose Bierce 'The Oval Portrait' by Edgar Allan Poe 'Markheim' by Robert Louis Stevenson 'Fear' by Guy de Maupassant 'The Belated Russian Passport' by Mark Twain 'The Changeling' by W. W. Jacobs 'The Pit and the Pendulum' by Edgar Allan Poe 'The Eyes of the Panther' by Ambrose Bierce 'The Dead' by James Joyce 'The Secret Sharer' by Joseph Conrad 'The Story of an Hour' by Kate Chopin 'The Telltale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe 'My Favorite Murder' by Ambrose Bierce 'The Premature Burial' by Edgar Allan Poe 'Tobermory' by Saki 'Memoirs of a Yellow Dog' by O. Henry.
Public Domain (P)2013 Red Door Audiobooks
A Timeless Christmas
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Delight in the most wonderful time of the year with a collection of heartwarming and heartfelt Christmas classics. From O. Henry’s iconic story “The Gift of the Magi” to L. Frank Baum’s quaint and clever history of Santa Claus and his reindeer, the pieces gathered in A Timeless Christmas honor the yuletide tales and traditions passed down through generations. The beloved stories, poems, and reflections in this collection have been carefully curated to bring cheer and merriment to listeners who appreciate the simple gifts of hope and peace. Christina Rossetti’s beautiful poetry, L. M. Montgomery’s charming short stories, and many other classic works will bring warmth to the fireside this season and remind us all that Christmas is a time for joy. With additional pieces from Louisa May Alcott, George MacDonald, and more, A Timeless Christmas will become a cherished keepsake for friends and family to enjoy this year and for years to come. Stories and Sketches: O. Henry: “The Gift of the Magi” L. M. Montgomery: “The Josephs’ Christmas” “The Osbornes’ Christmas” Elizabeth Harrison: “Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe” “The Legend of the Christ Child: A Story for Christmas Eve” L. Frank Baum: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Louisa May Alcott: “A Christmas Turkey, and How It Came” “What the Bells Saw and Said” Poems: Christina Rossetti: “Epiphany” “The Shepherds Had an Angel” Nahum Tate: “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night” William Cullen Bryant: “The Star of Bethlehem” “Christmas in 1875” Margaret Deland: “The Christmas Silence” George MacDonald: “Mary’s Song”
Public Domain (P)2020 Thomas Nelson
The Last Leaf
Summary
The Last Leaf is an endearing story about many forms of love and our interdependency upon one another and most importantly ourselves. In it a young woman dying from pneumonia despite the best efforts of her loving roommate, a doctor, and a mature resident in the building who has appointed himself guardian to the young lady and her housemate, soon learns that she is the key to her own life or death and in that discovery she helps a friend rise to their true greatness.
©2014 K. Anderson Yancy (P)2014 K. Anderson Yancy
A Warm Family Christmas
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A charming, heart-felt collection of Christmas stories and poems that will delight the entire family. Includes F. Scott Fitzgerald's "A Luckless Santa Claus", "A Christmas Dinner" by Charles Dickens, O. Henry's classic Christmas story "The Gift of the Magi", the hilarious "Reginald on Christmas Presents" by Saki (H.H. Munro), and a tender scene exerpted from Little Women.
Public Domain (P)2006 PC Treasures, Inc.
History Speaks, Volume 2
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Along with historical narration, hear rare recordings of some of the most iconic people in history, including Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, William Howard Taft, James Whitcomb Riley, O. Henry, Arthur Conan Doyle, William Gillette, Theodore Roosevelt, Ellen Terry, King George V, and Amelia Earhart. Recording obtained and published by Rick Sheridan.
©2010 Rick Sheridan (P)2010 Rick Sheridan
Classic Christmas Stories
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Classic Christmas Stories features seven timeless classics, including Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore, A Christmas Dream and How it Came True by Louisa May Alcott, A Christmas Inspiration by Lucy Maud Montgomery, The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum, The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen, and The Three Kings by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Public Domain (P)2009 Alpha DVD LLC
New Yorkers: Short Stories
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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. An Oxford Bookworms Library reader for learners of English.
©1991 Oxford University Press (P)2008 Oxford University Press
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Jule-litcast [Christmas Litcast]
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Fire helt nye julefortellinger og tre klassikere i denne nyinnspillingen fra Grieg Audio. Fortalt med varme og humor som gir den rette julestemningen for hele familien. Lest av Marianne Hoff Engesland, Håvard Hamnaberg og Stein Stølen Bjerkaker. 1. Sild og spinat (Max Gross)2. En tornefull julegave (O. Henry)3. Det gamle paradiset (Torkil Williksen)4. Pepperkakesang (Max Gross)5. Grantreet (H. C. Andersen)6. Heim att (Håvard Hamnaberg)7. Vismanns gave (O. Henry Please note: This audiobook is in Norwegian.
©2009 Grieg Audio (P)2009 Grieg Audio
Fairy Tales for Adults, Volume 6
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Some of the happiest memories of childhood often come from memorable magical tales. Rediscover this magic with this collection of fairy tales and stories. This volume includes 'Little Red Riding-Hood' and 'The Sleeping Beauty' by Charles Perrault; 'The Looking Glass' and 'Her Husband' by Anton Chekhov; and 'The Gift of The Magi' by O. Henry.
Public Domain (P)2016 Sovereign
Best of O. Henry
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The best of O. Henry's stories: "The Gift of the Magi", "The Voice of the City", "The Ransom of Red Chief", and more.
Public Domain (P)2012 InAudio
The Gift of the Magi
Summary
O. Henry wrote many stories, but this, the story of two "ultimate gifts", is his most famous.
Public Domain (P)1977 Jimcin Recordings
Classic Short Stories with a Twist
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As the title suggests, this is a collection wonderful classic short stories with a twist at the end!
©2012 Saland Publishing (P)2012 Saland Publishing
The Furnished Room
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A man searching for his lost love, finds her ghost in a New York City tenement, calling to him. SonicMovies are premium audios with strong vocal performances enhanced by music and sound effects to such an extent they sound like movies, hence, SonicMovies. Presented by Wollcott & Sheridan (WSAPL.com) / SonicMovie.net & K. Anderson Yancy.
©2001 K. Anderson yancy (P)2001 K. Anderson Yancy
WordTheatre: Ahhhhh, Xmas...
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WordTheatre, the short story performance specialists, casts the perfect actors to bring great contemporary writing to life. WordTheatre, the short story experts, casts the perfect actors to bring great contemporary writing to life. Recorded live with many of the authors present, these nine beautifully crafted stories will take you on a ride through the sublime to the ridiculous as WordTheatre celebrates Christmas! Seven stories by some of our most gifted writers working today are joined with classics penned by O'Henry and Saki. This volume promises to fill you with all the joy and laughter, tears and compassion that this season is famous for. Donal Logue reading H Street Sledding Record by Ron Carlson Craig Bierko reading The Birds for Christmas by Mark Richard Rachel Boston reading Isabelle's House by Lou Ann Walker John Heard reading A Chaparral Christmas Gift by O. Henry Gregg Henry reading The Swing by Margaret McMullan Sean Maguire reading Reginald's Christmas Revel by Saki Sally Brooks reading O Holy Night or The Year I Ruined Christmas by Laurie Notaro Stephen Tobolowsky reading A Christmas Memory by Stephen Tobolowsky Christopher Gorham reading Home for Christmas by Jeffrey Shaffer Produced and directed by Cedering Fox; edited by Sara Bencivenga; mixed and mastered by Theo Mondle; music composed by Greg Chun. WordTheatre gives voice to great writing. We are an innovative, internationally recognized, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring empathy, curiosity, and conversation through powerful and entertaining performances, both live and recorded, of the world's best contemporary literature. We aim to ignite a passion for reading, writing, and self-expression in our community and in future generations.
©2014 Cedering Fox (P)2014 WordTheatre
The Green Door
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"The Green Door" is one of O. Henry’s most popular short stories. By a strange coincidence, Rudolph is led to green door at the top of a dentist’s building. His knock is answered by a starving young woman; the one he had been searching for, and whom he saves. Museum Audiobooks strives to present audiobook versions of authentic, unabridged historical texts from prior eras which contain a variety of points of view. The texts do not represent the views or opinions of Museum Audiobooks, and in certain cases may contain perspectives or language that is objectionable to the modern listener.
Public Domain (P)2019 Museum Audiobooks
O. Henry Short Stories, Vol. 1
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O. Henry's short stories are well known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization, and clever twist endings. 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 Care", "Girl", "Springtime a la Carte", "The Ethics of Pig", "The Social Triangle", "Witches Loaves", "The Romace of the Buys Broker", "The Making of a New Yorker", "Squaring the Circle", "A Lickpenny Lover", "The Gift of the Magi", "Confessions of a Humorist", "The Last of the Troubadours", "The Furnished Room", "The Pride of the Cities", "A Retrieved Reformation", and "The Cop and the Anthem".
Public Domain (P)2011 Trout Lake Media
Fireside Tales
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An enthralling collection of creepy and mysterious stories. From classic detective stories to spine-tingling horror and scary ghost stories, these tales will make your flesh crawl.... 'A Ghost Story' by Mark Twain 'The Silver Mask' by Hugh Walpole 'The Cactus' by O. Henry 'Dead of Night' by W. F. Harvey 'The Terrible Old Man' by H. P. Lovecraft 'Rattle of Bones' by Robert E. Howard 'The Last Leaf' by O. Henry 'The Magnet' by Barry Pain 'Pickman’s Model' by H. P. Lovecraft 'Sea Curse' by Robert E. Howard 'The Mystery of the Steel Room' by Thomas W. Hanshew 'The Whistle' by Hugh Walpole 'The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone' by Arthur Conan Doyle 'The Ransom of Red Chief' by O. Henry 'The Man who hated Aspidistras' by W. F. Harvey 'The Dream Snake' by Robert E. Howard 'This is All' by Barry Pain 'The House of Cobwebs' by George Gissing 'Miracles' by Barry Pain 'Pigeons from Hell' by Robert E. Howard 'The Paradise of Thieves' by G. K. Chesterton 'The Cop and the Anthem' by O. Henry 'The Blue Sequin' by R. Austin Freeman 'Double Demon' by W. F. Harvey 'The Thing on the Roof' by Robert E. Howard 'Bagnell Terrace' by E. F. Benson 'A Foggy Evening' by A. J. Alan 'His Brother’s Keeper' by W. W. Jacobs 'Moon’s Gibbet' by Egerton Castle 'Charles' by A. J. Alan And 30 more enthralling stories...
Public Domain (P)2015 Red Door Audiobooks
Classic Tales of Mystery: A Personal Magnet
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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?
©2010 The Story Circle Ltd (P)2010 BBC Audiobooks Ltd
More of the Greatest Mysteries of All Time
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More of the Greatest Mysteries of All Time is the second in a series featuring the finest short story mystery fiction by the most acclaimed writers, past and present. From Thomas Hardy, O. Henry, Jack London, Vincent Starrett and everyone in between, this unique collection, edited by multi-award winning mystery connoisseur Otto Penzler, is a delightful mixture of mystery and suspense.
©2009 Phoenix (P)2009 Phoenix