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The Complete Works
Among O. Henry's most famous stories, Cabbages and Kings was his first collection of stories, followed by The Four Million. The Gift of the Magi is about a young couple who are short of money but desperately want to buy each other Christmas gifts. The Cop and the Anthem is about a New York City hobo named Soapy, who sets out to get arrested so that he can be a guest of the city jail instead of sleeping out in the cold winter. A Retrieved Reformation, which tells the tale of safecracker Jimmy Valentine, recently freed from prison. The Duplicity of Hargraves, a short story about a nearly destitute father and daughter's trip to Washington, D.C. Table of Contents: O. Henry ' On Himself, Life, An...
Short Stories
William Sydney Porter (1862–1910), known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer. O. Henry's short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization, and surprise endings. Most of O. Henry's stories are set in his own time, the early 20th century. Many take place in New York City and deal for the most part with ordinary people: clerks, policemen, waitresses, etc. O. Henry's work is wide-ranging, and his characters can be found roaming the cattle-lands of Texas, exploring the art of the con-man, or investigating the tensions of class and wealth in turn-of-the-century New York. O. Henry had an inimitable hand for isolating some element of society and describing it wit...
The Complete Short Stories
Most of O. Henry's stories are set in his own time, the early 20th century. Many take place in New York City and deal for the most part with ordinary people: clerks, policemen, waitresses, etc. O. Henry's work is wide-ranging, and his characters can be found roaming the cattle-lands of Texas, exploring the art of the con-man, or investigating the tensions of class and wealth in turn-of-the-century New York. O. Henry had an inimitable hand for isolating some element of society and describing it with an incredible economy and grace of language. Some of his best and least-known work is contained in Cabbages and Kings, a series of stories each of which explores some individual aspect of life in ...
The Gift of the Magi and Other Tales of New York
O. Henry's 'The Gift of the Magi and Other Tales of New York' is a collection of short stories that showcase his clever wit, twist endings, and empathy for his characters. Set in the bustling city of New York, these tales capture the essence of urban life in the early 20th century, highlighting themes of love, sacrifice, and unexpected surprises. O. Henry's writing style is marked by his concise prose, vivid descriptions, and knack for creating relatable and memorable characters. His stories often have a bittersweet tone, leaving readers with a sense of both joy and melancholy. O. Henry, known for his pen name that reflects his time spent in prison, drew inspiration from his own experiences ...
The Gift of the Magi and Other New York City Stories
In 'The Gift of the Magi and Other New York City Stories' by O. Henry, readers are treated to a collection of poignant and heartwarming tales set in the bustling city of New York. O. Henry's writing style is marked by its engaging narrative and ironic twist endings that leave readers both touched and thoughtful. The stories in this collection provide a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people facing life's many challenges and joys, creating a rich tapestry of urban life in the early 20th century. O. Henry, known for his unique storytelling and keen observation of human nature, drew inspiration for his stories from his own experiences living in New York City. His ability to capture the essen...
The Complete Poems of O. Henry
Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created volume of "The Complete Poems of O. Henry". This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. William Sydney Porter (1862–1910), known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer. O. Henry's works are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization, and surprise endings. Contents: A Contribution Chanson De Bohême Drop a Tear in This Slot Hard to Forget Nothing to Say Tamales The Lullaby Boy The Murderer The Old Farm The Pewee Two Portraits Vanity Sleeping Fancies Trusting Thoughts Thinking The Crucible Biography of O. Henry
A Sea of Love
A Sea of Love presents 95 letters exchanged between Hamburg and Antebellum USA by the famous Berlin born scholar, encyclopedist, and knowledge broker Francis Lieber (1798-1872) and his wife, Hamburg born Mathilde in 1839-1845. Their letters offer rare insights in the privacy of marriage and family life, self perceptions, notions of surroundings, as well as mental settings of the spouses. Beyond genuine individual phenomena of their Atlantic emotions their epistles show ways and methods of international communication and networking. Their writings reflect general notions and ideas shared by well-educated citizens of an Atlantic Republic of Letters connected by culture, interests, and emotions.
Delphi Complete Works of O. Henry (Illustrated)
America’s master of the short story has entertained readers for over a hundred years. This eBook offers you the unique opportunity of exploring O. Henry’s work in a manner never before possible in digital print. The edition includes every O. Henry short story collection, with poems and letters and other bonus texts. (Version 2) * concise introductions to the works * ALL the short story collections and each with their own contents table * overall contents tables for the short stories – both alphabetical and chronological – find that special story quickly and easily! * rare short story collections like O HENRYANA and THE TWO WOMEN – often missed out of collections * includes O. Henry...
