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One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. And sixty cents of it was in pennies. Pennies saved one and two at a time by bulldozing the grocer and the vegetable man and the butcher until one's cheeks burned with the silent imputation of parsimony that such close dealing... Read Full Overview

Here are sixteen of the best stories by one of America's most popular storytellers. For nearly a century, the work of O. Henry has delighted readers with its humor, irony and colorful, real-life settings. The writer's own life had more than a touch of color and irony. Born William... Read Full Overview

O. Henry, the pen name of William Sydney Porter, is one of the most famous short story writers of all time, whose stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings. O. Henry is so acknowledged as a great short story writer that his pen... Read Full Overview

"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story, written by O. Henry about a young married couple and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been a popular... Read Full Overview

In "The Gift of the Magi and Other New York City Stories," O. Henry masterfully weaves a tapestry of love, sacrifice, and the irony of human experience set against the vibrant backdrop of early 20th century New York City. Renowned for his sharp wit and twist endings, O. Henry's... Read Full Overview

Pearson English Readers bring language learning to life through the joy of reading.

Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer teenage and adult learners a huge... Read Full Overview

Sixteen captivating stories by one of America's most popular storytellers. Included are such classics as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Last Leaf" and "The Ransom of Red Chief." Publisher's Note.

Sixteen captivating stories by one of America's most popular storytellers. Included are such classics as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Last Leaf" and "The Ransom of Red Chief." Publisher's Note.

O.Henry's The Gift of the Magi, tells the tale of James Young and his wife Della who are a couple of modest means. They have only two possessions between them in which they take pride: Della's beautiful long, flowing hair, almost touching to her knees, and Jim's shiny gold watch,... Read Full Overview

Here are twelve of the best stories by one of America's most popular storytellers.

O. Henry, the pen name of William Sydney Porter, is one of the most famous short story writers of all times whose stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization... Read Full Overview

A collection of 15 classic short stories by O. Henry, including The Gift of the Magi, The Roads We Take, A Retrieved Reformation, Madame Bo-Peep of the Ranches, Calloway's Code, The Marry Month of May, Sociology in Serge and Straw, The World and the Door, A Blackjack Bargainer,... Read Full Overview

Sixteen captivating stories by one of America's most popular storytellers. Included are such classics as The Gift of the Magi, The Last Leaf, The Ransom of Red Chief, The Voice of the City, and The Cop and the Anthem