Bøger af O. Henry

The Trimmed Lamp (1907) is a collection of twenty-five short stories by American writer O. Henry. Inspired by his experiences as a fugitive and prisoner, these stories address themes of poverty and city life with humor and abundant empathy. Its focus on the regular, working class people of New York City makes The Trimmed Lamp a sequel of sorts to Henry¿s The Four Million (1906), perhaps his most important collection. In ¿The Trimmed Lamp,¿ two friends discuss work, love, and money while standing on a city street-corner. They both came to New York in search of work, and though Nancy enjoys her low paying job as a shop girl at a department store, Lou brags about her employment as an ironer at a laundry and encourages her friend to look for something else to do. While they wait for Loüs boyfriend Dan, Lou asks Nancy about the wealthy men who frequent her store, and secretly wonders what it would be like to marry into money. ¿The Last Leaf¿ is a story of two artists living in Greenwich Village. While Sue lies bedridden from pneumonia, each day growing closer to death, she watches from her window a vine across the street. As fall turns to winter, its leaves drop one by one, until nothing remains but one last leaf. In another apartment, an old artist named Behrman watches the vine as well, painting the leaf with a renewed sense of purpose and a lifetime of skill and precision. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of O. Henry¿s The Trimmed Lamp is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Embark on a captivating journey with O. Henry's timeless short stories. This collection showcases the genius of the master storyteller, filled with unexpected twists, vivid characters, and heartwarming narratives. Dive into this Deluxe Edition and experience the magic of O. Henry's literary world. Deluxe edition featuring a collection of O. Henry's unforgettable short stories Immerse yourself in the captivating narratives and surprising plot twists Experience the brilliance of O. Henry's storytelling and vivid character portrayals Perfect for fans of classic literature and short story enthusiasts A treasured addition to any bookshelf, offering endless moments of literary delight.

O. Henry Selected Stories showcases the masterful storytelling of O. Henry, renowned for his wit and surprising plot twists. Immerse yourself in a collection of his most beloved tales, filled with humor, irony, and heartwarming moments, beautifully presented in this edition. Experience O. Henry's clever narratives and memorable characters. Engage with the unexpected twists and turns that make his stories so captivating. Delight in the author's signature blend of humor, wit, and poignant moments. Reflect on themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human nature. This collection brings together a selection of O. Henry's finest stories, making it a must-have for fans of short fiction and lovers of compelling storytelling.

Transients In Arcadia and Other Writings contains Stories from well known Authors such as O. Henry; Mary Roberts Rinehart; Mark Twain; Oscar Wilde; Guy de Maupassant; H.H. Munro (SAKI) & Rudyard Kipling.The Book Contains below Stories;Transients In Arcadia;Gentle Hand;Jim Baker's Blue-Jay Yarn;The Sphinx Without A Secret;The Hand;The Interlopers;A Lickpenny Lover;How The Leopard Got His Spots;Two Friends;A True Story, Repeated Word For Word As I Heard It &The Lumber Room.

The Four Million is O. Henry's second collection of short tales to be released. The title of the book alludes to the city's population during the time several of the stories are set, in New York City.The collection of twenty-five short tales features many of the author's most well-known works. In the days before Christmas, a young married couple struggles to buy gifts for one another in the touching tale "The Gift of the Magi." Delia sells her own hair to buy a platinum pocket watch chain, putting her husband's pleasure above her own. But when she gets back home, she discovers that Jim has made a comparable sacrifice.In "The Skylight Room," typist Miss Leeson rents the tiniest room at Mrs. Parker's boarding home as she searches for employment. She names a star "Billy Jackson" in a moment of silent desperation while gazing out of the room's tiny skylight, a vista she quickly finds difficult to afford. A homeless guy named Soapy is the focus of "The Cop and the Anthem." He commits a number of minor offenses as winter draws near in an effort to be brought to the safety of jail. But when his efforts fall short, he learns that justice has a harsh way of coming to light.