O. HENRY - SELECTED STORIESTable of contentsA Blackjack BargainerAccording to Their LightsA Chaparral Christmas GiftA Cosmopolite in a CafeA Double-Dyed DeceiverAfter Twenty YearsA Lickpenny LoverA Lickpenny LoverA Midsummer Knight's DreamThe Last LeafA Blackjack BargainerThe most disreputable thing in Yancey Goree's law office was Goree himself, sprawled in his creakv old arm- chair. The rickety l...

O. Henry's stories frequently have surprise endings. In his day he was called the American answer to Guy de Maupassant. While both authors wrote plot twist endings, O. Henry's stories were considerably more playful, and are also known for their witty narration.Most of O. Henry's stories are set in his own time, the early 20th century. Many take place in New York City and frequently feature characters with blue-collar jobs, such as policemen and waitresses. The settings may vary wide...

They had little to give—but their love made the greatest gift of all. The Gift of the Magi (1905), by O. Henry, is one of the most enduring short stories of love and selflessness. The tale follows a young couple, Jim and Della, who, despite their poverty, each make a heartfelt sacrifice to buy the other a Christmas gift. The outcome is both ironic and deeply moving, a reminder that the truest wealth lies not in possessions but in devotion and sacrifice. With O. Henry's signature twist endi...

What if a single twist could change everything? The Complete Works of O. Henry brings together the full collection of one of the most beloved short-story writers in American literature. Famous for his clever plots, surprise endings, and deep compassion for ordinary people, O. Henry captured life's humor, irony, and quiet beauty in stories that remain unforgettable. Set in bustling cities and humble neighborhoods, these stories explore love and sacrifice, hope and hardship, chance and fate....

Step into the charming and unpredictable world of O. Henry Complete Works ✨. This comprehensive collection brings together the heartwarming and ingenious short stories of one of America's most beloved storytellers . Enjoy unforgettable tales such as The Gift of the Magi ✨ and The Ransom of Red Chief , known for their iconic twist endings and masterful storytelling. O. Henry's works transport readers to the bustling streets of turn-of-the-century America, capturing moments of love...

O. HENRY (1862 –1910), born William Sydney Porter, was an American short story writer. Most of O. Henry's stories take place in New York City and deal with ordinary people: policemen, waitresses, bartenders, salesmen, etc.O. Henry received widespread acclaim because of his trademark tales of gentle, warm-hearted characters and ironic plot twists at the end of the story. These iconic plot transitions were soon referred to as “O. Henry Endings.”The personal f...

O. Henry (1862 - 1910) was an American short story author whose real name was William Sydney Porter.Henry's rich canon of work reflected his wide-range of experiences and is distinctive for its witticism, clever wordplay, and unexpected twist endings.The author is especially famous for the surprising endings of the stories he wrote.

This collection of O. Henry’s finest stories is a showcase for the uniqueness and sheer variety of one of America’s best and widely popular short story writers. His stories expressed the effect of coincidence on character through humour, grim or ironic and often had surprise endings, a device that later became identified with his name. A wonderful book for the readers of American Classic Literature.

The Classic American Short Story Megapack (Volume 1) assembles 34 of the greatest stories ever written by American authors -- including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Washington Irving, James Fenimore Cooper, Ambrose Bierce, Edgar Allan Poe, Bret Harte, Sherwood Anderson, Mark Twain, O. Henry, Jack London, and Stephen Crane. Includes multiple stories per author, their most famous short works, along with biographical notes.Complete contents:YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN, by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The setting is the same throughout-a small coastal town in South America- with the same cast of characters-expatriates who have found themselves living there. All the characters are disreputable, on-the-make shysters with the slang usually found in old mobster movies. This is contrasted with the epic, high-flown language of the narration, which adds an extra layer of plain ridiculousness and sly humor.

This file includes the following book-length collections of short stories: Cabbages and Kings, The Four Million, The Gentle Grafter, Heart of the West, Options, Roads of Destiny, Rolling Stones, Sixes and Sevens, Strictly Business, The Trimmed Lamp, The Voice of the City, Waifs and Strays, and Whirligigs. According to Wikipedia: "O. Henry was the pen name of American writer William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 June 5, 1910). O. Henry short stories are known for wit, wordplay, warm cha...

O. Henry's short stories are well known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings. Collected in this collection is a giant anthology of his work with an active table of contents.Works include:Heart of the WestCabbages and KingsThe Four MillionThe Gentle GrafterThe Gift of the MagiOptionsRoads of DestinyRolling StonesStrictly Business More Stories of the Four MillionSixes and SevensThe Trimmed Lamp & Other StoriesThe Voice of the CityWaifs and StraysWhirligigsT...