The more than 600 stories written by O. Henry provided an embarrassment of riches for the compilers of this volume. The final selection of the thirty-eight stories in this collection offers for the reader's delight those tales honored almost unanimously by anthologists and those that represent, in variety and balance, the best work of America's favorite storyteller. They are tales in his most mellow, humorous, and ironic moods. They give the full range and flavor of the man born William Sydney Porter but known throughout the world as O. Henry, one of the great masters of the short sto... [Read More]
Entertaining collection of two hundred eighty-six stories and poems generally about simple people in various situations with surprise endings
When a young couple who have only each other and a few other belongings decide to buy each other a special present as a surprise for Christmas, little do they know that the sacrifices they are willing to make for the gifts will basically void the value of the new presents. The Gift of the Magi is a heartwarming story written by O. Henry that touches upon the true meaning of Christmas and the love and compassion that it stands for.The story begins by introducing us to the couple and showing how they are able to remain so happy with each other despite living in utter poverty. Practically, their ... [Read More]
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