| Best Short Stories Contributor(s): Henry, O. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486424685 ISBN-13: 9780486424682 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2002 Annotation: William Sydney Porter (1862- 1910), better known as O. Henry, led a life similar to those of his own fictional characters. Convicted of embezzlement, he drew inspiration from his prison experiences. This volume includes "The Ransom of Red Chief," "The Last Leaf," the classic, "The Gift of the Magi" and 13 more. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Short Stories (single Author) - Fiction | Literary - Literary Collections |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2002023745 |
| Series: Dover Large Print Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 6.74" W x 8.72" (0.59 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), better known as O. Henry, led a life similar to those of his own fictional characters. Convicted of embezzlement, he found inspiration in his prison experience for some of the characters who populate his ironic tales. The 16 choice selections in this volume -- among them "The Ransom of Red Chief," "The Last Leaf," "The Voice of the City," and the classic, "The Gift of the Magi" -- have endeared him to generations of readers. Large print edition. |