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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...
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This carefully crafted ebook: "The Gift of the Magi and Other New York Stories" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Table of Contents: The Voice Of The City The Making Of A New Yorker A Retrieved Reformation The Cop And The Anthem The Duplicity Of Hargraves The Gift Of The Magi The Last Leaf The Ransom Of Red Chief The Skylight Room The Trimmed Lamp The Whirligig Of Life A Harlem Tragedy Biography of O....
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Five great American short story writers, dating from the turn of the 19th/20th centuries are represented here. Different in atmosphere and writing style, they nevertheless caught the mood and concerns of the day in a way that was distinctly American. Bierce's "An Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge" leaves echoes in the imagination; the stories by Crane and London recall the themes of the Civil War and the Klondike for which they are well known. Twain's
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Did you know that O. Henry's real name, was William Syndey Porter? He had many pseudonyms but is most known as 'O. Henry'. He wrote over 300 stories, and is known for playfully writing a twist at their end. Most of them are based in New York with characters being an 'average joe'. A census at the time,...
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"Best Seller" de O. Henry es un cuento humorístico que satiriza a la industria editorial. La narrativa se desarrolla cuando un autor, al intentar crear un bestseller, descubre sin darse cuenta la imprevisibilidad del gusto popular. El ingenio y la ironía de O. Henry son evidentes a medida que la historia explora la naturaleza voluble del éxito literario.
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This title is an audiobook produced by Canarit Audiobooks. Please visit us at www.canaritaudiobooks.com, and contact us at: production@canaritaudiobooks.com
Did you know that O. Henry's real name, was William Syndey Porter? He had many pseudonyms but is most known as 'O. Henry'. He wrote over 300 stories, and is known for playfully writing a twist at their end. Most of them are based in New York with characters being an 'average joe'. A census at...
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O. Henry was a prolific American short-story writer-a master
of surprise endings-who wrote about the life of ordinary people in New York
City. Here is "A Blackjack Bargainer," the story of the drunken Yancey Goree, a
washed-up lawyer who has lost his money, possessions, property, and self-respect as a result of playing poker. After settling a feud, however, he manages to redeem himself by trading places with an old rival. Proceeds from sale of this...
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A dark comedy mirrors the heartbreaking realities of internalize misogyny and the confusion of romance with possession.
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This title is an audiobook produced by Canarit Audiobooks. Please visit us at www.canaritaudiobooks.com, and contact us at: production@canaritaudiobooks.com
Did you know that O. Henry's real name, was William Syndey Porter? He had many pseudonyms but is most known as 'O. Henry'. He wrote over 300 stories, and is known for playfully writing a twist at their end. Most of them are based in New York with characters being an 'average joe'. A census at...
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Cherokee has struck it rich, and he decides to make Christmas extra special for the children of a nearby town. Unfortunately, there ARE no children in the nearby town. When the appreciative townspeople try to round up some kids from the surrounding towns, they inadvertently set the stage for a Christmas miracle for Cherokee.
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"El Guardia y la Antífona" de O. Henry es un cautivador cuento que sigue las desventuras de Soapy, un vagabundo que vive en las calles de la ciudad de Nueva York. A medida que se acerca el invierno, Soapy decide ser arrestado para poder pasar los fríos meses en la cárcel, donde tendrá comida y refugio. Sin embargo, a pesar de sus mejores esfuerzos por cometer varios delitos menores, Soapy se ve frustrado repetidamente. En el camino, encuentra...
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"El Teatro es la Vida" de O. Henry es una colección de cuentos que explora la naturaleza vibrante e impredecible de la existencia humana. A través de una serie de viñetas ambientadas en varios lugares, desde ciudades bulliciosas hasta pueblos tranquilos, O. Henry profundiza en las complejidades de las relaciones, aspiraciones y sueños humanos. Cada historia ofrece un vistazo a las vidas de personas comunes y corrientes que luchan contra el amor,...
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William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 - June 5, 1910), better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer born in Greensboro, NC, known primarily for his short stories, though he also wrote poetry and non-fiction. O. Henry's stories are known for their naturalist observations, witty narration, and surprise endings. The following includes the short stories, "Hearts and Hands" and "A Comedy In Rubber."
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O. Henry, the pen name for William Sydney Porter wrote over 600 short stories. Naturally I have my personal top 20 stories that just seem to stand out because of their form, writing style and ability to convey real personalities in a very few words. From these 20 I've chosen five that seem outstanding examples of the short story art form. Stories like The Gift of the Magi; The Cop and the Anthem; Man about Town; A Cosmopolite in a Cafe and Mammon...
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Four favorite tales from the pen of American short-story writer O. Henry that burst with his humor, pathos, and endearing observations on children, the poor, and dogs! In this collection: "The Ransom of Red Chief" (two kidnappers hatch a plot and get more than they bargain for!), "Memoirs of a Yellow Dog" (a put-upon pup and his master yearn for a better life), "The Cop and the Anthem" (all poor Soapy wanted was a warm bed for the winter), and "The...