The Gift of the Magi and Other Short Stories (O. Henry) ; Ingram

O. Henry, the pen name of William Sydney Porter, is one of the most famous short story writers of all times whose stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever 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: «The Cop and the Anthem», «Springtime À La Carte», «The Green Door», «After Twenty Years», «The Furnished Room», «The Pimienta Pancakes», «The Last Leaf», «The Voice of The City», «While The Auto Waits», «A Retrieved Reformation», «A Municipal Report», «A Newspaper Story», «The Ransom of Red Chief», «A Ghost of a Chance», and «Makes the Whole World Kin».

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