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1. The Gentle Grafter by O., 1862-1910 Henry | |
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(1999-07-01)
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2. The Gift of the Magi by O., 1862-1910 Henry | |
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(2005-01-01)
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3. Sixes and Sevens by O., 1862-1910 Henry | |
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(2001-10-01)
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4. The Voice of the City: Further Stories of the Four Million by O., 1862-1910 Henry | |
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(1998-09-01)
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5. Roads of Destiny by O., 1862-1910 Henry | |
Kindle Edition:
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(1999-02-01)
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a super cool review for this super cool book
Roads of Destiny
The One Review, To rule the ALL!
Roads of Life
Roads of Destiny |
6. Thomas Bangs Thorpe, 1812-1878 ; and, William Sydney Porter (O. Henry), 1862-1910 by Eugene Current-GarciÌa | |
Unknown Binding:
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(1987)
Asin: B0007BFRGO Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
7. O. Henry, humoriste: 1862-1910 by Armand Hage | |
Unknown Binding: 306
Pages
(1990)
Isbn: 2908598000 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
8. O. Henry Almanac: Through the Years 1862-1910, Containing an Account of Some of the Highlights in the Life of William Sydney Porter, Pseudonym O. Henry | |
Pamphlet:
Pages
(1980)
Asin: B000AV36XW Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
9. O. HENRY ALMANAC, THROUGH THE YEARS 1862-1910 by Fritz TOEPPERWEIN | |
Hardcover:
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(1910)
Asin: B000X35QWG Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
10. The Best Short Stories of O. Henry : 38 Complete Stories by O ( William Sydney Porter : 1862 - 1910 ) Henry | |
Hardcover:
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(1945)
Asin: B000NW86W4 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
11. The TRIMMED LAMP and Other Stories of the Four Million. by Willam Sydney.1862 - 1910]. O. Henry [Porter | |
Hardcover:
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(1907)
Asin: B000NYFICI Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
12. Graphic Classics, Vol. 11: O. Henry (Graphic Classics (Graphic Novels)) by O. Henry, Mort Castle, Rod Lott, Rick Geary, Esao Andrews, Shary Flenniken, Others | |
Paperback: 144
Pages
(2005-01-15)
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Great book but not the one I needed.
Tales of Love and High Adventure
A graphic novel anthology of classic short stories
illustrated O. Henry stories |
13. 41 Stories (Signet Classics) by O. Henry | |
Paperback: 432
Pages
(2007-07-03)
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Awful writing style
Humanity Revealed: With Humor and Irony "The Gift of the Magi", "Brickdust Row", and "The Furnished Room", bring back fond memories of growing up. I remember events and characters from these stories. Each story is poignant, emotionally satisfying, and complete. O. Henry possesses an uncanny ability to hook the readers attention in the first paragraph and then keep the reader hanging on every word, anticipating what happens next ... O. Henry is the master of creating a twist to the ending ... he often throws the reader an unexpected curve. Heshows us life is *not* always what it seems. In this volume, O. Henry writes about people, human reactions, culture, society, class structure and how to earn a buck, through a bit of conniving and deceit. I thoroughly enjoyed the stories which took place out West and in Central America ... they were fresh, original and well-crafted. His technical expertise as a writer, the use of words to create an impression and set up a plot are sheer genius. They demonstrate the reason for his stories are popular throughout the world. One of myfavorites is the story titled, "The Ethics of Pigs". Here is a sample of O. Henry's famous word-play: "Jeff is in the line of unillegal graft. He is not to be dreaded by widows and orphans; he is a reducer of surplusage. His favorite disguise is that of the target-bird at which the spend-thrift or the rockless investor may shy a few inconsequential dollars." [p. 147, A Signet Classic] This book contains stories with a wide range of themes, plots, and locales. It will appeal to a large audience of readers from middle school age on up. My highest recommendations. Erika Borsos (erikab93)
Expect the Best; You'll Get It His stories, like Horatio Alger's, give us a unique first-hand account of what New York and other cities were like at the turn of the last century. And for that it is a valuable collection as well. The great standards are in this collection, like "The Gift of the Magi" and "A Retrieved Reformation". But it's the lesser known, the hidden gems, that make this collection so remarkable. People make much of the fact that so many of these tales were written while O. Henry was in prison for various minor offences and that the stories provided him with bail money. The fact is that the man had a lucid view of human nature and the funny way life infringes upon it. He could have--and did--write so many of these tales outside of the jail cell.
Great for O Henry fans; unnecessary for a first O Henry book That said, when do you choose to read him and which book?If you haven't read O Henry, O Do.But, I don't think that as many stories that are in this collection are necessary.Once you see what he does, you've got it.Once you see it, you can also then see what's happened since, and along the way - short stories of the 20s, 40s, 50s, etc., and to the present. Read a few O Henry stories if you've got an interest in reading short stories.If you're short of money or time, you don't need quite as many as are in this book. Unless you are highly interested in O Henry, my sense is you won't read every story in this book anyway. Buy this book if you can't get enough of him and have that burning desire to see the ones left out of earlier anthologies.Otherwise, pick up any O Henry book - they've got the "important" ones and that's all you need. This book, so many stories, is too repetitious after awhile; once you've read a few, you know how from the first paragraph how every story will end.This book is for fans only. Interesting little bio at the front, though. ... Read more |
14. The Best Short Stories of O. Henry (Modern Library) by O. Henry | |
Hardcover: 368
Pages
(1994-03-22)
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The best short story writer in American history
Stories with a Twist
A wonderfully funny group of stories
Life's ups and downs
Good Collection It's hard to imagine anyone who hasn't read and loved O. Henry, but if for some reason you have discovered this work yet, this collection is a great place to begin. ... Read more |
15. O. Henry: The Legendary Life of William S. Porter. by Richard, O'Connor | |
Hardcover:
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(1970-01)
list price: US$6.95 Isbn: 0385082371 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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So interesting you'll forget it's nonfiction! This book sheds so much light on both William Sydney Porter (O. Henry) and American life in the late 19th century and early 20th century. O'Connor meticulously documents his sources in a way that never interferes with his story. About three-fourths of the way through the book, I suddenly realized that this non-fiction work is far more interesting than the novel ("A Twist at the End") that Saylor wrote about one part of O. Henry's life. If you enjoy biographies, try to find a used copy of this book. ... Read more |
16. O. Henry: A Biography of William Sydney Porter by David Stuart | |
Hardcover: 267
Pages
(1990-11)
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17. Selected Stories (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics) by O. Henry | |
Paperback: 544
Pages
(1993-07-01)
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An American original
Short story master! Firstly, his brilliant use of language.These stories were written in the first half of the twentieth century, and O. Henry's use of language easily surpasses that of most contemporary writers.Not only does he have an extensive vocabulary, but his writing abounds with similes and metaphors that breathe sparkling life and depth into his stories."Ulysses and the Dogman" is a fine example of his skills with a language, metaphorically portraying dog owners as victims of Circe, in a hopeless enchantment to their leashed pets.Also exemplary is "Madame Bo-Peep of the Ranches" where a ranch manager has a heart fenced by barbwire just like the ranch on which he lives, and yet the twist at the ending suggests that perhaps we were completely mistaken."A Comedy in Rubber" uses wonderfully elevated language to farcically portray a class of people today known as ambulance chasers.And "Sisters of the Golden Circle" revolves around the profound bond that exists between two married women who are strangers but yet sisters "of the plain gold band.""An Unfinished Story" employs profound metaphors of angelic hosts to tell the tragic story of poor Dulcie's struggle for survival. Secondly, his unique insight into the social conditions of his time.O. Henry has a great understanding of the trials of the lower class, frequently picturing the lives of ordinary people of early twentieth century America with sympathetic colours.His characters are frequently the overlooked: the struggling shop girl, the unsuccessful artist, the impoverished.Admittedly, some of his images can be hard to comprehend for modern readers, and the distance that time has placed between us and O. Henry's beloved New York means that some of his verbal pictures will be harder to identify with. But his genuine sympathy for the oppressed cannot be missed. "The Gift of the Magi" is the signature O. Henry story, probably his most famous tale which recounts a poor young couple who both give up a prized possession in order to purchase a gift for one another - but ironically a gift intended to complement the other's prized possession that they have just given up.Another story which displays his ability to picture the social conditions of his time is "The Pendulum", a wonderful portrait of the daily routines of an poor couple and the bursting anxiety of a married man, until the bubble bursts."The Cop and the Anthem" was the first O. Henry story I ever read, and humorously recounts the unsuccessful attempts of a man to get into jail for the winter."The Furnished Room" is a tragic and shocking story of suicide, depicting the depths of despair and desperation of the impoverished. Thirdly, his warm humour.O. Henry has an uncanny ability to portray the mundane and the ordinary in the most elevated language.Frequently he pits two characters together in a remarkable way so that one outshines and complements the other.On other occasions he crafts the most ingenious and humorous schemes for outwitting others.One of his most popular stories is "The Handbook of Hymen", the tale of two men in a winter cabin, one armed with the hilarious Herkimer's handbook of Indispensable Information.And then there's Jeff Peters, a man who comes with the most ingenious money-making schemes, two shining examples displayed in "Jeff Peters as a Personal Magnet" and "The Exact Science of Matrimony"."Let Me Feel Your Pulse" pokes fun at doctors, while in "Next to Reading Matter" an overly eloquent character wins the heart of a senora with streams of articulate talk about the mundane. Fourthly, his ironic twist.One of the distinctive characteristics of O. Henry's short stories is the ironic twist at the end, which never fails to surprise and entertain, sometimes reversing the entire story line in a concluding one-liner. O. Henry's suspense and trademark ironic twist ensures that readers who have a good literary taste in short stories will not be disappointed.Like the Jeff Peters stories, "The Love-philtre of Ikey Schoenstein" also feature a brilliant scheme, and the way the romantic scheme backfires is unforgettable.Other delightful examples of the glorious ironic twist include "Witches' Loaves" and"While the Auto Waits". The twist that comes at the end of "The Hypotheses of Failure" is so perplexing, that you'll have to re-read the entire story after reading the ending - but completely delighted at the way in which O. Henry has misled you.Perhaps one of O. Henry's best uses of the ironic twist comes in "The Last Leaf", a warm and tragic tale describing how a dying artist proves as resilient as the last leaf on the wall outside, and through the self-less sacrifice of another. The Wordsworth collection is superlative, because it contains more than 700 pages of literary gems.It consists of 100 stories, showcasing a wide range of O. Henry's short-story talents.A few popular favorites are missing, such as "Schools and Schools", "Shearing the Wolf", "The Green Door", and "The Pimienta Pancakes."But the reality is that nearly all O. Henry's stories feature his trademark ironic twist, as they do his warm humour, his unique insight into the social conditions of the time, and his brilliant use of language, and that every story in this collection is a literary delight worthy of inclusion.The inaccessibility of some references for modern readers does not prevent these stories from being always entertaining and enduring!Don't pass up on these!
MASTER OF THE IRONIC TWIST! The distinctive characteristic of O. Henry's shortstories is the ironic twist at the end, which never fails to surprise andentertain.O. Henry's suspense and trademark ironic twist ensures thatreaders who have a good literary taste in short stories will not bedisappointed. These stories were written in the first half of thetwentieth century, and O. Henry's use of language far surpasses that ofmost contemporary writers. His stories also demonstrate his uniqueinsight into the social conditions of his time. This collection issuperlative, because it consists of 100 stories, more than 400 pages, andis offered by Amazon.com at an excellent price!Don't pass up on this one!
O Henry is the best Short-Story Writer |
18. O. Henry: A Study of the Short Fiction (Twayne's Studies in Short Fiction) by Eugene Current-Garcia | |
Library Binding: 189
Pages
(1993-07)
list price: US$29.00 Isbn: 0805708596 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
19. Cabbages and Kings (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics) by O. Henry | |
Paperback: 256
Pages
(1993-07-01)
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I'm glad O Henry escaped prison |
20. Alias O. Henry: A Biography of William Sidney Porter by Gerald Langford | |
Hardcover: 294
Pages
(1983-06-08)
list price: US$48.50 Isbn: 0313239649 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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