O. Henry (September 11, 1862-June 5, 1910) was a popular American short story writer famous for his humor, insight to the human condition, and twist endings. His best know tales include “The Gift of the Magi” and “The Ransom of Red Chief”, included in this collection.
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Represented here are 16 short stories by seven great American writers, dating from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Different in atmosphere and writing style, they nevertheless caught the mood and concerns of the day in a way that was distinctly Am... SEE MORE