O. Henry - Libros y biografía

Do you believe that people can change? Can a bank robber marry the banker's daughter without having any hidden thoughts and intentions? "A Retrieved Reformation" tells the story of Jimmy, a formal prisoner,...

Published posthumously, William Sidney Porter's 'Sixes and Sevens' is a collection of 25 short stories from the popular author. Some of the most famous works included are 'Ulysses and the Dogman', where...

"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...

Foster is bored of New York City. It seems impossible, but it's true. He has been forced to turn to his own imaginary world to escape the monotony. Until he meets Ives. Eccentric, entertaining, interesting...

Fuzzy the homeless drunkard is infamous. What most people aren't aware of though, is his kind heart. When he finds a tattered rag doll lying in the snow, he realises that it belongs to a spoiled child...

'The Marry Month of May' was originally published in 1910. The narrative focuses on a rich, elderly widower called Mr. Coulson. Come May, he becomes enamoured with his widowed housekeeper Mrs. Widdup,...

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...

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...

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...

"Whirligigs" is twenty-four tale powerhouse collection of short stories created by acclaimed author O.Henry. This collection focuses on the daring, the darling and the strangest amongst us, written with...

"Rolling Stones" is a collection of 23 short stories, 12 poems, and letters by O. Henry providing a general overview of his literary career. The collection is important for it provides some deep insight...

Published posthumously in 1920, 'O. Henryanya' is a collection of short stories and poetry from much-loved American author William Sidney Porter, better known as 'O. Henry'. This collection features the...

From the king of short stories comes another wonderful collection of twenty two tales. "Roads of Destiny" takes us on a globe-trotting adventure, visiting exotic locations and places dear to O. Henry's...

This collection of nineteen short stories from O.Henry beautifully captures the spirit of the American West, crystallising the era of gunslingers and cowboys in a extremely poignant manner. There are...

A collection of twenty-three short stories, "Strictly Business" focuses on romance, toxic relationships, love, and social issues. A chronicler of human emotions and the workings of the heart, O. Henry's...

'Cabbages and Kings' is one of renowned author William Sidney Porter's most famous collections of short stories. Better known by his literary pseudonym 'O. Henry', the collection was inspired by the time...

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...

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...

Dennis Corrigan is a slavedriver. He exploits his workers, pays them inhumanly low wages, and essentially makes their lives hell. Like many of his workers, Martin suffers from an addiction to smoking....

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...

The Four Million by O. Henry - he Four Million is the second published collection of short stories by O. Henry originally released on April 10, 1906, by McClure, Phillips & Co. in New York. There...

L’americano William Sydney Porter (1862-1910) è considerato uno dei maestri anglosassoni del racconto breve umoristico con finale a sorpresa. Dalla vita avventurosa, iniziò a scrivere e a pubblicare i...

Step into the boarding houses and furnished rooms of New York City, or take a stroll around the park. Observe the tumult and glitter of Broadway on a Saturday night, and browse the silken stockings in...

O. Henry's 'The Gift of the Magi & Other Tales from New York' is a collection of heartwarming short stories set in the vibrant city of New York. Filled with wit and irony, the book explores themes...

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 Gift of the Magi' is a classic short story that explores the theme of selflessness and sacrifice. Set in a humble household during Christmas time, the story follows a young couple who...

O. Henry's 'The Gift of the Magi & The Other Tales from New York' is a collection of short stories that beautifully captures the essence of New York City in the early 20th century. Through his simple...

The Complete Poetical Works of O. Henry presents a collection of poems by the renowned author known for his engaging short stories. O. Henry's poems showcase his trademark wit and humor, providing readers...

e-artnow presents the Christmas Specials Series. We have selected the greatest Christmas novels, short stories and fairy tales for this joyful and charming holiday season, for all those who want to keep...

In O. Henry's Sixes and Sevens, readers are treated to a collection of humorous and thought-provoking short stories that offer a glimpse into the lives of everyday people facing unexpected circumstances....