O Henry

The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry is a hilarious and ironic short story that flips the classic kidnapping plot on its head. First published in 1907, this timeless tale follows two small-time crooks who plan to kidnap the son of a wealthy man and hold him for ransom only to discover that the boy is far more trouble than they bargained for. As chaos unfolds, the would-be kidnappers find themselves at the mercy of their wildly imaginative and hyperactive...

O. Henry's empathetic tales give names and faces to everyday people, bearing out his belief that everyone is worth noticing. This collection of twenty-five short stories includes one of his most famous, "The Gift of the Magi."

Enter the lively world of O. Henry's enduring tales with this exciting collection, which includes four of his most popular works: "The Four Million," "The Voice of the City," "The Trimmed Lamp," and "Options." Look through the bustling streets of New York City, where every corner contains a tale waiting to be told. From the difficulties of everyday living to surprising turns of fate, O. Henry's distinctive wit and skilled observation illustrate the...

In O. Henry's Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen, Stuffy Pete, a homeless New Yorker, always meets a kind older gentleman in Union Square on Thanksgiving who treats him to dinner. This year, Stuffy Pete is fed beforehand by two kindly ladies and he finds he has no appetite for a second dinner. Not wishing to disappoint the older man, Stuffy Pete must decide whether to dine again or decline. This heartwarming holiday story is a meditation on generosity...

A collection of short stories that fully describe the place and people. O'Henry was a master at stealthily developing his characters within just a few pages of each short story. The last page, of course, is the complete revelation of the character's motive...O'Henry's signature surprise ending.

O Presente dos Magos: Uma Edição Especial para o Natal - Inclui Tutorial de Velas e Audiolivro Exclusivo! Em "O Presente dos Magos," O. Henry tece uma narrativa emocionante e comovente que encapsula o verdadeiro espírito do Natal. Em uma época em que um dólar e oitenta e sete centavos são tudo o que Della tem para comprar um presente para seu amado Jim, esta história nos leva a uma jornada de amor, sacrifício e generosidade. Della e Jim são...

William Sydney Porter, más conocido como O. Henry, ocupa un lugar especial en la literatura estadounidense con sus cuentos caracterizados por giros inesperados y una narrativa envolvente. Publicadas a principios del siglo XX, sus historias retratan, de manera accesible, el día a día de personas comunes, a menudo ambientadas en las calles de Nueva York. Sus personajes, extraídos del entorno urbano, viven situaciones que, aunque simples a primera...

A collection of 100 of author's finest stories; it describes life south of the Rio Grande and chronicles the activities and concerns of 'the four million' ordinary citizens who inhabited turn-of-the-century New York.

Thanksgiving is an American tradition, celebrating the coming of autumn, the bounty of the harvest, the peaceful coexistence of the Pilgrims and the Native Americans, football, family - and, of course, the obligatory celebration feast. Here are 35 tales celebrating Thanksgiving in all its forms, by classic authors you know and love (O. Henry, Harriet Becher Stowe, Nathaniel Hawthorne) and others who may be new to you. Included are: TWO THANKSGIVING...

This title is an audiobook produced by Canarit Audiobooks. Please visit us at www.canaritaudiobooks.com, and contact us at: production@canaritaudiobooks.com Did you know that O. Henry's real name, was William Syndey Porter? He had many pseudonyms but is most known as 'O. Henry'. He wrote over 300 stories, and is known for playfully writing a twist at their end. Most of them are based in New York with characters being an 'average joe'. A census at...