American Stories (美国故事)

2015-06-19 The Outcasts of Poker Flat by Bret Harte

We present "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" by Bret Harte. Here is Jim Tedder. John Oakhurst was a gambler. He had…

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2015-06-12 The Ambitious Guest by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Our story today is called "The Ambitious Guest. " It was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Here is Harry Monroe with…

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2015-06-05 The Lady in Black by Eleanor H. Porter

Our story today is called "The Lady in Black." It was written by Eleanor H. Porter. Here is Faith Lapidus…

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2015-05-15 A Municipal Report by O. Henry

Our story today is called "A Municipal Report." It was written by O. Henry and first published in 1904. Here…

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2015-05-08 The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe

Our story today is called "The Purloined Letter." It was written by Edgar Allan Poe. Poe is generally known for…

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2015-05-01 Athenaise by Kate Chopin

Our story today is called "Athenaise." It was written by Kate Chopin. Here is Barbara Klein with the story. Athenaise…

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2015-04-24 Benito Cereno by Herman Melville, Part Three

Today we complete the story of Benito Cereno, written by Herman Melville. As we told you in earlier parts of…

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2015-04-17 Benito Cereno by Herman Melville, Part Two

Today, we continue the story "Benito Cereno." It was written by Herman Melville. Last week, we told how African slaves…

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2015-04-10 Benito Cereno by Herman Melville, Part One

Our story today is called "Benito Cereno." It was written by Herman Melville. We tell the story in three parts.…

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2015-04-03 Paul’s Case by Willa Cather, Part Two

Today we complete the story "Paul's Case." It was written by Willa Cather. Donna de Sanctis adapted it for VOA Learning…

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