O. Henry - Books and biography

"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each...

"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each...

"New Yorker Stories" offers a colourful description of O.Henry's favourite city, together with the emotional states of New Yorkers at the turn of the twentieth century. Some of O.Henry's best stories...

Dies ist das vierte und letzte Buch aus der Serie 'Die vier Millionen'. Ein Zeitungsartikel war der Auslöser für O. Henrys 1906 erschienenes Buch mit dem gleichnamigen Titel. Es wurde behauptet, dass...

In "Sixes and Sevens," O. Henry masterfully weaves a collection of short stories that reflect the whims and absurdities of early 20th-century urban life in America. Employing his signature wit and keen...

O. Henry's 'Poetry' is a remarkable collection that showcases his signature wit and narrative style, entwining humor and poignancy. Unlike his better-known short stories, this volume explores the lyrical...

In "The Gift of the Magi & Other Christmas Stories," O. Henry masterfully intertwines themes of love, sacrifice, and the true spirit of giving within a collection of heartwarming tales set against...

Heart of the West was written in the year 1907 by O. Henry. This book is one of the most popular novels of O. Henry, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.

Heart of the West written by American short story writer O. Henry. Published in 1907. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While...

O. Henry's classic tale of the wisest gifts of Christmas now available in a refined digital layout. In a shabby New York flat, Della sobs as she counts the few coins she has saved to buy a Christmas present...

"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...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete O. Henry Short Stories (Rolling Stones + Cabbages and Kings + Options + Roads of Destiny + The Four Million + The Trimmed Lamp + The Voice of the City + Whirligigs...

In "The Gift of the Magi and Other Tales of New York," O. Henry masterfully weaves together a collection of poignant short stories that delve into the complexities of urban life in early 20th-century...

Em a Transformação de Calliope, conhecemos a cidadezinha de Quicksand, onde nada fora do normal acontece, exceto quando Calliope está entediado. Nesses dias, todo mundo já sabe o que fazer: se esconder...

Coletânea apresenta seleção de textos de um dos principais contistas norte-americanos, responsável por ter revolucionado o gênero com seu estiloO. Henry, pseudônimo de William Sidney Porter (1862-1910),...

O. Henry's 'The Complete Short Stories' is a collection of beautifully crafted tales that capture the essence of American life in the early 20th century. With his trademark wit and surprise twist endings,...

O. Henry's 'The Complete Works' is a collection of short stories that showcase the author's unique blend of wit, humor, and unexpected plot twists. Known for his clever storytelling and surprise endings,...

O. Henry is deservedly famous for his vivacious, humorous, ironic, but utterly realistic short stories, and this collection is no exception. Offering deep insights into the human soul and the throbbing...

First published in 1910, 'The Two Women' is a collection of two short stories from revered American author William Sidney Porter, better known by his pseudonym 'O. Henry'. The two stories include 'Fog...

Judge Derwent dotes on his daughter, Nancy. So when he receives a letter in the mail threatening Nancy's life, he immediately springs into an investigation. Attorney Littlefield assists him in his mission,...

Another poignant short story collection from the famed writer, formed as an ode to O. Henry's favourite place, New York City. Seeking to find the genuine voice of this megapolis, O. Henry portrays a variety...

"Waifs and Strays" is a collection of short stories by O. Henry that focuses on the outcasts in society, the charlatans, the humourists, and all of the other wonderous people that populate O. Henry's...

Love, art, ambitions and sacrifices. O. Henry's "A Service of Love" tells the story of the artist Joe and the pianist Delia who fall in love with each other. They marry and although everything seem to...

A man moves from Nevada to New York, tired of his old life and hungry for change. He immediately meets a man completely enamored by Nevada's charm. They enter into a heated debate over the merits and...

Hartley and Robbins meet one another in a building so near to the railroad that the smell of coal unceasingly wafts in through the open windows. A detective enters the room where they are chatting and...

In 'The Girl and the Graft' O. Henry challenges the traditionally held expectations of a woman's role in society. With his hallmark matter-of-fact wit, O. Henry questions the chasm between women's and...

"All right. I suppose you think I'm spoiled by the city. I'm as good a Westerner as you are, Greenbrier; but, somehow, I can't make up my mind to go back out there. New York is comfortable - comfortable....

A short story collection from much loved American author William Sidney Porter, better known as 'O. Henry', 'The Gentle Grafter' is a wonderful array of some of his classic short stories. Tales in the...

Receiving large sums of money is never without its challenges and Dan's situation is no exception. When he inherits an impossible amount of money from his father, he is over the moon, but it soon transpires...

Johnny Bellchambers is one of the wealthiest men in New York. His outlandish style is famous across all of America. But one day he disappears without a trace. A kidnapping? Alien abduction? Spontaneous...