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From bustling streets to quiet corners, these unique explorations reflect the spirit of the city and its inhabitants, resonating with timeless themes of love, ambition, and irony. Join us on this literary journey and discover a new book with every episode, as we celebrate the art of storytelling through the lens of O. Henry's enduring legacy.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7151469/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Short Stories Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f97b9521cb2fd4287b8d721e7e76c96.jpg</url><title>Trimmed Lamp: and other Stories of the Four Million</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/trimmed-lamp-and-other-stories-of-the-four-million--7151469</link></image><lastBuildDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:13:22 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>O. Henry</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Short Stories Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker83@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f97b9521cb2fd4287b8d721e7e76c96.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of early 20th-century New York City as you explore the delightful narratives encapsulated in "Trimmed Lamp: and other Stories of the Four Million." This podcast invites you to experience a rotating collection...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of early 20th-century New York City as you explore the delightful narratives encapsulated in "Trimmed Lamp: and other Stories of the Four Million." This podcast invites you to experience a rotating collection of complete audiobooks that spotlight the charm and complexity of everyday lives, revealing the humor and surprise that O. Henry masterfully wove into his tales. Each episode presents a fresh story, showcasing the ordinary moments that can lead to extraordinary outcomes, often illuminated by the serendipity of chance encounters. From bustling streets to quiet corners, these unique explorations reflect the spirit of the city and its inhabitants, resonating with timeless themes of love, ambition, and irony. Join us on this literary journey and discover a new book with every episode, as we celebrate the art of storytelling through the lens of O. Henry's enduring legacy.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Fiction"/><itunes:category text="Fiction"><itunes:category text="Comedy Fiction"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>987e909c-c39a-577f-b2eb-062c08e3d024</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Love Conquers All-Robert C. Benchley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-conquers-all-robert-c-benchley--74647672</link><description><![CDATA[Born in 1862 and died in 1910, O. Henry’s birth name is William Sydney Porter; however, he adopted the pen name O. Henry while in prison. He published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his lifetime. The Trimmed Lamp follows The Four Million and provides another series of short stories that take place in New York City in the early years of the 20th century and are representative of the surprise endings that popularized O. Henry’s work. They also capture his use of coincidence or chance to create humor in the story. O Henry wrote about ordinary people in everyday circumstances. He is quoted as once saying, “There are stories in everything. 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I’ve got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts and newspaper stands.”I hope you enjoy the following readings as much as I enjoyed recording them.(Summary by Marian Brown)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>24788</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f97b9521cb2fd4287b8d721e7e76c96.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Reginald-Saki</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/reginald-saki--74612850</link><description><![CDATA[Born in 1862 and died in 1910, O. Henry’s birth name is William Sydney Porter; however, he adopted the pen name O. Henry while in prison. He published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his lifetime. 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Henry</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Born in 1862 and died in 1910, O. Henry’s birth name is William Sydney Porter; however, he adopted the pen name O. Henry while in prison. He published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his lifetime. The Trimmed Lamp follows The Four...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Born in 1862 and died in 1910, O. Henry’s birth name is William Sydney Porter; however, he adopted the pen name O. Henry while in prison. He published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his lifetime. The Trimmed Lamp follows The Four Million and provides another series of short stories that take place in New York City in the early years of the 20th century and are representative of the surprise endings that popularized O. Henry’s work. They also capture his use of coincidence or chance to create humor in the story. O Henry wrote about ordinary people in everyday circumstances. He is quoted as once saying, “There are stories in everything. I’ve got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts and newspaper stands.”I hope you enjoy the following readings as much as I enjoyed recording them.(Summary by Marian Brown)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5893</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f97b9521cb2fd4287b8d721e7e76c96.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Barberry Bush and Eight Other Stories for Girls-Susan Coolidge</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/barberry-bush-and-eight-other-stories-for-girls-susan-coolidge--74581243</link><description><![CDATA[Born in 1862 and died in 1910, O. Henry’s birth name is William Sydney Porter; however, he adopted the pen name O. Henry while in prison. He published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his lifetime. 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I’ve got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts and newspaper stands.”I hope you enjoy the following readings as much as I enjoyed recording them.(Summary by Marian Brown)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22405</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f97b9521cb2fd4287b8d721e7e76c96.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Short Story Collection Vol. 043-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-story-collection-vol-043-various--74550801</link><description><![CDATA[Born in 1862 and died in 1910, O. Henry’s birth name is William Sydney Porter; however, he adopted the pen name O. Henry while in prison. He published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his lifetime. 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I’ve got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts and newspaper stands.”I hope you enjoy the following readings as much as I enjoyed recording them.(Summary by Marian Brown)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>28592</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f97b9521cb2fd4287b8d721e7e76c96.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hints to Pilgrims-Charles S. Brooks</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hints-to-pilgrims-charles-s-brooks--74518776</link><description><![CDATA[Born in 1862 and died in 1910, O. Henry’s birth name is William Sydney Porter; however, he adopted the pen name O. Henry while in prison. He published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his lifetime. 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I’ve got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts and newspaper stands.”I hope you enjoy the following readings as much as I enjoyed recording them.(Summary by Marian Brown)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>17099</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f97b9521cb2fd4287b8d721e7e76c96.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Romance Of The Commonplace-Frank Gelett Burgess</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-of-the-commonplace-frank-gelett-burgess--74488785</link><description><![CDATA[Born in 1862 and died in 1910, O. Henry’s birth name is William Sydney Porter; however, he adopted the pen name O. Henry while in prison. He published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his lifetime. 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I’ve got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts and newspaper stands.”I hope you enjoy the following readings as much as I enjoyed recording them.(Summary by Marian Brown)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>17302</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f97b9521cb2fd4287b8d721e7e76c96.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Journal of John Woolman-John Woolman</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/journal-of-john-woolman-john-woolman--74448939</link><description><![CDATA[Born in 1862 and died in 1910, O. Henry’s birth name is William Sydney Porter; however, he adopted the pen name O. Henry while in prison. He published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his lifetime. 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I’ve got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts and newspaper stands.”I hope you enjoy the following readings as much as I enjoyed recording them.(Summary by Marian Brown)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23735</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f97b9521cb2fd4287b8d721e7e76c96.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Eve’s Diary-Mark Twain</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/eve-s-diary-mark-twain--74416939</link><description><![CDATA[Born in 1862 and died in 1910, O. Henry’s birth name is William Sydney Porter; however, he adopted the pen name O. Henry while in prison. He published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his lifetime. 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I’ve got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts and newspaper stands.”I hope you enjoy the following readings as much as I enjoyed recording them.(Summary by Marian Brown)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2285</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f97b9521cb2fd4287b8d721e7e76c96.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Voces Populi-F. Anstey</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/voces-populi-f-anstey--74369354</link><description><![CDATA[Born in 1862 and died in 1910, O. Henry’s birth name is William Sydney Porter; however, he adopted the pen name O. Henry while in prison. He published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his lifetime. 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I’ve got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts and newspaper stands.”I hope you enjoy the following readings as much as I enjoyed recording them.(Summary by Marian Brown)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>17295</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f97b9521cb2fd4287b8d721e7e76c96.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Not That it Matters (Version 2)-A. A. Milne</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-that-it-matters-version-2-a-a-milne--74331243</link><description><![CDATA[Born in 1862 and died in 1910, O. Henry’s birth name is William Sydney Porter; however, he adopted the pen name O. Henry while in prison. He published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his lifetime. 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Henry</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Born in 1862 and died in 1910, O. Henry’s birth name is William Sydney Porter; however, he adopted the pen name O. Henry while in prison. He published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his lifetime. The Trimmed Lamp follows The Four...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Born in 1862 and died in 1910, O. Henry’s birth name is William Sydney Porter; however, he adopted the pen name O. Henry while in prison. He published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his lifetime. The Trimmed Lamp follows The Four Million and provides another series of short stories that take place in New York City in the early years of the 20th century and are representative of the surprise endings that popularized O. Henry’s work. They also capture his use of coincidence or chance to create humor in the story. O Henry wrote about ordinary people in everyday circumstances. He is quoted as once saying, “There are stories in everything. I’ve got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts and newspaper stands.”I hope you enjoy the following readings as much as I enjoyed recording them.(Summary by Marian Brown)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22088</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f97b9521cb2fd4287b8d721e7e76c96.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Man with Two Left Feet, and Other Stories-P. G. Wodehouse</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-with-two-left-feet-and-other-stories-p-g-wodehouse--74188572</link><description><![CDATA[Born in 1862 and died in 1910, O. Henry’s birth name is William Sydney Porter; however, he adopted the pen name O. Henry while in prison. He published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his lifetime. 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I’ve got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts and newspaper stands.”I hope you enjoy the following readings as much as I enjoyed recording them.(Summary by Marian Brown)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>32085</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f97b9521cb2fd4287b8d721e7e76c96.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bill Nye's Sparks-Bill Nye</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bill-nye-s-sparks-bill-nye--74141824</link><description><![CDATA[Born in 1862 and died in 1910, O. Henry’s birth name is William Sydney Porter; however, he adopted the pen name O. Henry while in prison. He published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his lifetime. 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I’ve got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts and newspaper stands.”I hope you enjoy the following readings as much as I enjoyed recording them.(Summary by Marian Brown)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12452</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f97b9521cb2fd4287b8d721e7e76c96.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In Our Town-William Allen White</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-our-town-william-allen-white--74104759</link><description><![CDATA[Born in 1862 and died in 1910, O. Henry’s birth name is William Sydney Porter; however, he adopted the pen name O. Henry while in prison. He published 10 collections and over 600 short stories during his lifetime. 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