Former classroom book in good condition: cover and pages have light usage wear; pages are lightly age-toned; writing on inside book cover and page edges as shown. ISBN 0590763725
O. Henry, the pen name of William Sydney Porter, is one of the most celebrated short story writers of all time. His stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm portrayal, and creative twist endings. O. Henry is so acknowledged as a great short story writer that his pen name is associated with a prestigious American award given to short stories of exceptional merit.
Included in this collection of ‘The Gift of the Magi and Other Short Stories’ is the title story which describes the struggles of a poor young married couple as they strive to secretly buy each other Christmas gifts. Also included in this collection are the following stories:
