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Collected Stories

A collection of 40 stories that reveals O. Henry's acerbic wit, inventive plots, salty language & memorable characters.

"One of the most prolific and widely read short-story writers of our time, O. Henry transformed the mundane occurrences of everyday life into hundreds of stories so popular that they have never gone out of print.

From "The Gift of the Magi," the heartwarming classic of selfless love, to "The Last Leaf," the unforgettable story of the twist of fate that renews one woman's will to live, O. Henry's finest work is collected here in one volume. These expertly plotted tales reveal the humorous complexities of hope and destiny, and demonstrate O. Henry's indisputable storytelling genius. His bittersweet insight and trademark surprise endings make for timeless tales that continue to delight readers throughout the world." ~from the back cover of this book~

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 448
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780553213966
  • Genres
  • fiction, classics, literature
  • Release date
  • 1991