The Trimmed Lamp, and Other Stories of the Four Million
By O. Henry
Length6h 20m
About this audiobook
The flickering gaslight of the city illuminates the quiet dramas and social strivings of those living on the edges of the elite. These stories explore the tension between desire and reality for the working class, told with a signature blend of sympathy and sharp observation. Each narrative is a gem of brevity, capturing the essence of a life in just a few evocative scenes. Witness the dignity and struggle of the "four million" as they seek their place in the sun.
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GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length6 hrs 20 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE TRIMMED LAMP
14THE FOREIGN POLICY OF COMPANY 99
2A MADISON SQUARE ARABIAN NIGHT
15THE LOST BLEND
3THE RUBAIYAT OF A SCOTCH HIGHBALL
16A HARLEM TRAGEDY
4THE PENDULUM
17“THE GUILTY PARTY”
5TWO THANKSGIVING DAY GENTLEMEN
18ACCORDING TO THEIR LIGHTS
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6THE ASSESSOR OF SUCCESS
19A MIDSUMMER KNIGHT’S DREAM
7THE BUYER FROM CACTUS CITY
20THE LAST LEAF
8THE BADGE OF POLICEMAN O’ROON
21THE COUNT AND THE WEDDING GUEST
9BRICKDUST ROW
22THE COUNTRY OF ELUSION
10THE MAKING OF A NEW YORKER
23THE FERRY OF UNFULFILMENT
11VANITY AND SOME SABLES
24THE TALE OF A TAINTED TENNER
12THE SOCIAL TRIANGLE
25ELSIE IN NEW YORK
13THE PURPLE DRESS
26IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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