Works; Volume 5

Works; Volume 5

O. Henry

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Ficción clásica
ISBN:
9781279895825
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This is Volume 5 of the collected 'Works' of O. Henry, one of America’s most beloved and prolific short story writers. Known for his wit, irony, and surprise endings, O. Henry captured the essence of early 20th-century American life. His stories often explore the lives of ordinary people in New York City and beyond, revealing their hopes, dreams, and struggles with warmth and humor. This volume contains a selection of O. Henry’s most celebrated stories, showcasing his unique storytelling style and his keen observations of human nature. A must-read for fans of classic American literature and short story aficionados, O. Henry’s 'Works' continue to delight and entertain readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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