2018-05-05 ‘The Boarded Window’ by Ambrose Bierce
Our story today is called “The Boarded Window.” It was written by Ambrose Bierce. Here is Shep O’Neal with the story. In 1830, only a few miles away from what…
2018-04-28 ‘The Black Cat,’ by Edgar Allan Poe
We present the short story “The Black Cat,” by Edgar Allen Poe. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State. Tomorrow I die. Tomorrow I…
2018-04-21 ‘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 English. Here is Kay Gallant with the story. Paul…
2018-04-14 ‘Paul’s Case,’ by Willa Cather, Part One
Our story today is called “Paul’s Case.” Willa Cather wrote it. Donna de Sanctis adapted it for VOA Learning English. “Paul’s Case” will be told in two parts. Here is…
2018-04-07 ‘The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky’ by Stephen Crane, Part Two
From VOA Learning English, this is American Stories. Our story is called “The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky.” It was written by Stephen Crane. Today, we will hear the second…
2018-03-31 ‘The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky’ by Stephen Crane, Part One
From VOA Learning English, this is American Stories. Our story is called “The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky.” It was written by Stephen Crane. We will listen to the story…
2018-03-24 ‘Paul Bunyan,’ An American Folk Tale
Today we tell a traditional American story called a “tall tale.” A tall tale is a story about a person who is larger than life. The descriptions in the story…
2018-03-17 ‘Pigs Is Pigs,’ by Ellis Parker Butler
Our story today is called “Pigs is Pigs.” It was written by Ellis Parker Butler. Mike Flannery, the agent of the Interurban Express Company, leaned over the desk in the…
2018-03-10 ‘The Diamond Lens’ by Fitz-James O’Brien, Part Two
Our story is called “The Diamond Lens. ” It was written by Fitz-James O’Brien. Today we will hear the second and final part of the story. Here is Maurice Joyce…
2018-03-03 ‘The Diamond Lens’ by Fitz-James O’Brien, Part One
Our story today is called “The Diamond Lens. ” It was written by Fitz-James O’Brien. We will tell the story in two parts. Now, here is Maurice Joyce with part…
2018-02-17 ‘The Lady, or the Tiger?’ by Frank R. Stockton
Today’s story is “The Lady, or the Tiger?” by Frank R. Stockton. The story was written by Frank Stockton in 1882. It was adapted for VOA Learning English by Shelley…
2018-02-10 ‘One Thousand Dollars,’ by O. Henry
Our story today is called “One Thousand Dollars.” It was written by O. Henry. Here is Steve Ember with the story. “One thousand dollars,” said the lawyer Tolman, in a…
2018-02-03 ‘A Princess of Mars,’ by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Part Four
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in our series of programs called “A Princess of Mars.” The story is from a series of books by Edgar Rice Burroughs.Last week, we…
2018-01-27 ‘A Princess of Mars,’ by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Part Three
Editor’s note: This is the third in our series of programs called “A Princess of Mars.” The story is from a series of books by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Last week…
2018-01-20 ‘A Princess of Mars,’ by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Part Two
Editor’s Note: Last week we brought you the first of four programs called “A Princess of Mars.” Our story is from a series of books by American writer Edgar Rice…