O Henry

Catch the holiday spirit with this magical collection of beloved Christmas tales....

O. Henry, the pseudonym of the American writer William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), is best known for writing stories full of wit, wordplay, and warm characterizations....

This collection is a compilation of novels and short stories by some of the greatest masters of fiction literature. The collection includes works ...

O. Henry wrote many stories, but this, the story of two "ultimate gifts", is his most famous....

Life has the capacity of great moments and attainment, of lives well lived, fulfilling for ourselves and for those we touch. But for others life is arduous. There is no spark to ignite the curiosity, to explore and achieve a stability and a growth to their lives....

O. Henry wove several stories together into this highly episodic narrative....

This collection contains adventure novels from various authors, recognized masters who have become classics in this genre. None of the works included in...

The Four Million was written in 1906 when roughly four million people lived in New York City....

5 CLASSIC CHRISTMAS STORIES features five popular and heartwarming holiday stories, including THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING, THE GIFT OF THE MAGI, THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER, THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL, and ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS.

Entertaining, sly, or poignant, the stories of O. Henry were - and remain - enormously popular....

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.

Snuggle up with O. Henry’s beloved holiday classic, a heartwarming tale of a young couple who are short on cash but big on love. Their story is a timeless reminder that the most valuable gifts aren't the ones we buy, but the selfless sacrifices we make for each other.

Husband and wife Jim and Della want to give each other beautiful gifts for the holiday, but they have very little money. On Christmas Eve, each of them makes a bold sacrifice to give the other something truly special.

O. Henry was a prolific American short-story writer - a masterof surprise endings - who wrote about the life of ordinary people in New YorkCity....

A classic Christmas story with a special moral, Della Dillingham Young has very little money to buy her husband a present. She sells her beautiful brown hair; a treasure to the couple, to buy her husband a gift. But when he returns home with her gift, she's in for a heartfelt surprise....

Echoes of the Frontier gathers thirteen unforgettable tales by literary giants such as Jack London, Willa Cather, Mark Twain, and Bret Harte—each story capturing a different facet of life at the edge of civilization.

Heart of the West is a collection of 19 short stories that take place in the Southwestern United States, penned by legendary author O. Henry....

Perfect for fans of classic literature, holiday tales, and stories of love and sacrifice, The Gift of the Magi is a moving reminder that the greatest gift is the love we share with one another.

O. Henry’s The Ransom of Red Chief is a hilarious short story about a kidnapping gone terribly wrong. When two con men kidnap a rambunctious young boy, they quickly realize they’ve bitten off more than they can chew.

Petty criminals Bill and Sam decide to kidnap 10-year-old Johnny for ransom money from his wealthy father. The plan turns on its head, however....