O Henry: 344 books

Christmas by Injunction O. Henry , american writer (1862-1910) This ebook presents "Christmas by Injunction", from O. Henry . A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly to the chapter selected.

“The Gift of the Magi” is the O. Henry classic Christmas story that has touched generations. -The language of a hundred years ago has been updated making the story easily understood by today’s readers. -End notes, interpretation, and discussion of major themes follow the text....

The small town of Lithopolis, Ohio, is the home of the Wagnalls Memorial Library, designed and donated by publishing heiress Mabel Wagnalls. This charming 1922 volume collects O. Henry’s whimsical musings on writing, music, travel, pets, and life, from letters Wagnalls received from the celebrated short-story writer from 1903 to 1907.

10 Best Loved Christmas Classic Stories for All Ages (Cambridge World Classics Edition) Christmas Books Classic Literature (Volume 1)   OVERVIEW Living as we do in our hectic modern world with enough distractions in a single day to occupy a lifetime, it is hard to imagine...

In O. Henry’s “Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen”, Stuffy Pete, a homeless New Yorker, always meets a kind older gentleman in Union Square on Thanksgiving who treats him to dinner. This year, Stuffy Pete is fed beforehand by two kindly ladies and he finds he has no appetite for a second...

The Haunted Man and the Ghost' Bargain, A Fancy for Christmas Time (betteIn just a few Days, Christmas will be with us once again. May you be reminded of all the most important thing in your life this Christmas. And this wonderful collection brings together of classic Christmas Stories by popular...

"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story, written by O. Henry (a pen name for William Sydney Porter). William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His stories are known for their surprise endings.

O. Henry, pseudonym of William Sydney Porter, was American author of hundreds of short stories. “A Comedy in Rubber’ is the satirical story about curiosity and the rubberers in a big city. As author say, “New York is the Caoutchouc City. There are many, of course, who go their ways, making money,...

William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 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 clever twist endings. William Sidney Porter was born on September 11, 1862, in Greensboro, North...

Though American short story master O. Henry is best known for his surprise plot twists and trick endings, the philosophical complexity of his work is also a feature that the author's fans admire. The stories in this collection tackle some of the most persistent mysteries of life, all while maintaining the engaging, thrill-a-minute pace that was O. Henry's stock in trade.

Though American short story master O. Henry is best known for his surprise plot twists and trick endings, the philosophical complexity of his work is also a feature that the author's fans admire. The stories in this collection tackle some of the most persistent mysteries of life, all while maintaining the engaging, thrill-a-minute pace that was O. Henry's stock in trade.

O. Henry penned his only novel based on true-life experiences in tropical Honduras. Taking place in Anchuria, a mythical banana republic where larceny is rampant and revolution always a possibility, O. Henry creates an entire world of adventure by using many perspectives, all touched with his trademark wit and humor.

From O. Henry, one of America’s premier storytellers, comes this superbly crafted collection of 25 short stories, including the classic “Gift of the Magi.” Known for his witty narration and surprise endings, O. Henry’s works are exquisite examples of storytelling, often sketching deft portraits of early twentieth-century America.

William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 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 clever twist endings. William Sidney Porter was born on September 11, 1862, in Greensboro, North...