Narrated Archives

Narrated Archives samples the vast quantity of short stories by the prolific author O. Henry. Many of his stories explore themes of coincidence, fate, sacrifice, and the ironies of everyday life. His trademark "twist ending" became so renowned that it is sometimes referred to as an "O. Henry ending". 

1. After Twenty Years - set in New York City with an ironic ending. 
2. By Courier - As with many of O.Henry’s stories this story plays on the misinterpretation of messages and the importance of clear communication in relationships. 
3. 3 “Mini” Stories - less than 200 words each

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In this episode we've found some humor from Down Under with Banjo Paterson, and Austrailian author know for writing the ballades "The Man from Snowy River" and "Waltzing Matilda".

1. The Cat – a contrast of the cat's public image of domestic comfort with its true, instinct-driven nature and independent spirit.
2. The Amateur Gardener – a humorous and practical essay offering advice on how to enjoy gardening without the constant frustration of nature's interference. 
3. His Masterpiece – The biggest liar in the outback tells a tale of a wild adventure in the Northern Territory, impressing his fellow station-hands.

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In this episode we have 3 lighthearted stories that after listening to, you might be surprised to know are from 2 suffragettes.  Our first 2 stories are from Zona Gale, a fellow Wisconsinite.  The third is by Nina Evan Allendar, a political cartoonist for the suffragette movement. 

1. Friendship Village - town modernization
2. The Walk – 3 young girls attempting to be older than they are
3. Women and Bargains – the ever challenging pursuit of finding the best bargain

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It’s October - time for something spooky.  In this episode we share 3 stories from HP Lovecraft known for his distinct mythology and philosophical brand of horror. 

1. The Terrible Old Man - Takes place in Lovecraft's fictional New England town of Kingsport with 3 would-be robbers and a very old man. 
2. The Book - an ancient forbidden book acquired by the narrator from a peculiar bookseller.  
3. What the Moon Brings - is a surreal dreamlike tale of wandering through a garden in moonlight and witnessing bizarre sights based on one of Lovecraft’s dreams. 

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In this first episode we are introduced to Russian author Alexander Kuprin with a short story written as letter to a lover.  The letter, written from the female perspective,  is a melancholic story about regret, loss, and the bittersweet pain of fading memories, using the imagery of a desolate autumn garden with bright asters and dahlias to mirror the speaker's internal feelings. She compares the fleeting beauty of the autumn flowers to the poignancy of their past love and the anticipation of winter's harshness. 

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This is an introduction to, Narrated Archives, the podcast that uncovers forgotten stories from the dusty records of time with your host and narrator Sally Barron.

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