American Stories (美国故事)

2017-12-23 ‘The Gift of the Magi,’ by O. Henry

Editor's Note: We are pleased to share a traditional holiday story with you, 'The Gift of the Magi' by O.…

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2017-12-16 ‘Benito Cereno,’ by Herman Melville, Part Three

We present the last of three parts of the short story "Benito Cereno." It was written by Herman Melville. As…

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2017-12-09 ‘Benito Cereno,’ by Herman Melville, Part Two

We present the second of three parts of the short story "Benito Cereno." It was written by Herman Melville. Last…

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2017-12-02 ‘Benito Cereno,’ by Herman Melville, Part One

We present the first of three parts of the short story "Benito Cereno." It was written by Herman Melville. Here…

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2017-11-25 ‘Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen,’ by O. Henry

We present the short story "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen," by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by…

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2017-11-18 ‘The Ransom of Red Chief,’ by O. Henry

We present the short story "The Ransom of Red Chief" by O. Henry. This story was adapted for VOA Learning…

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2017-11-11 ‘A White Heron,’ by Sarah Orne Jewett

We present the short story "A White Heron" by Sarah Orne Jewett. Dona de Sanctis wrote this version for VOA…

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2017-11-04 ‘Luck,’ by Mark Twain

Our story today is called "Luck." It was written by Mark Twain. Here is Shep O'Neal with the story. I…

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2017-10-28 ‘The Furnished Room,’ by O. Henry

We present the short story "The Furnished Room," by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the…

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2017-10-21 ‘The Exact Science of Matrimony’ by O.Henry

Our story today is called "The Exact Science of Matrimony." It was written by O. Henry. This story was adapted…

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