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The Gift of the Magi
Author | : O. Henry |
Publsiher | : Amila Jay |
Total Pages | : 11 |
Release | : 2021-12-22 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 9783986779214 |
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"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.
Best Short Stories
Author | : O. Henry |
Publsiher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 2002-10-09 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0486424685 |
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William Sydney Porter (1862–1910), better known as O. Henry, led a life similar to those of his own fictional characters. Convicted of embezzlement, he drew inspiration from his prison experiences.nbsp;This volume includes "The Ransom of Red Chief," "The Last Leaf,"nbsp; the classic, "The Gift of the Magi" and 13 more.
The best of O Henry
Author | : O. Henry |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 1139 |
Release | : 1937 |
Genre | : United States |
ISBN | : OCLC:488435279 |
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The Pocket Book of O Henry Stories
Author | : O. Henry,William S. Porter |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 1964 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : OCLC:299971469 |
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The New York Stories of O Henry
Author | : O. Henry |
Publsiher | : Courier Dover Publications |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2019-08-14 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 9780486843131 |
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Twenty-three colorful tales — including "The Duel," "What You Want," and "The Proof of the Pudding" — recapture city life at the turn of the 20th century.
Selected Stories
Author | : O. Henry |
Publsiher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 544 |
Release | : 2006-08-29 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781101653593 |
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Eighty short stories by a master of the genre O. Henry's comic eye and unique, ironic approach to life's realities are unmatched. These stories—about con men and tricksters and "innocent" deceivers, about fate, luck, and coincidence—have delighted generations of readers. Set in New York and the West, in Central America and the South, they demonstrate O. Henry's mastery of speech and place, and highlight his appreciation of life's quirks. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
41 Stories
Author | : O. Henry |
Publsiher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 2007-07-03 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0451530535 |
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Including his most famous works, such as “The Gift of the Magi” and “The Furnished Room,” this collection of forty-one O. Henry short stories demonstrates his extraordinary technical genius. “There are stories in everything. I’ve got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts, and newspaper stands.”—O. Henry Readers the world over recognize O. Henry as the best short story writer of the early twentieth century—even today a masterful surprise at the end of a story is described as “an O. Henry twist,” and a prominent short fiction award bears his name. Widely known as a master of irony, O. Henry also displayed in his stories dazzling wordplay and a wry combination of pathos and humor. Cunningly arranged according to geographic location, these tales display the wide range of O. Henry’s world, from the streets of his beloved New York City to the heat of Honduras and other exotic locales. With his wonderful plot turns, unexpected climaxes, and deep insights into human nature, O. Henry’s works will live on as prime examples of the well-told tale. Includes an Introduction by Burton Raffel and an Afterword by Laura Furman
7 Best Short Stories by O Henry
Author | : O. Henry |
Publsiher | : Tacet Books |
Total Pages | : 67 |
Release | : 2019-10-28 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9182736450XXX |
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O. Henry had a busy life - including ambushes, arrests and alcoholism. Perhaps this is the explanation of his rich canon of work reflected his wide-range of experiences and is distinctive for its witticism, clever wordplay, and unexpected twist endings. The reader is invited to know the world of O. Henry in these seven selected short stories. - The Gift of the Magi - The Cop and the Anthem - A Retrieved Reformation - The Ransom of Red Chief - Springtime a la Carte - The Count and the Wedding Guest - Witches' Loaves