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William Sydney Porter known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His stories are known for their surprise endings. This volume includes amazing stories «Waifs and Strays» and «The Ransom of Red Chief».
William Sydney Porter, known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His wit and plot twists were adored by his readers, but often panned by the critics. "Collected Short Stories" includes two famous stories by O. Henry: “Waifs and Strays” and “The Ransom of Red Chief” – a short story that follows two men who kidnap and attempt to ransom a wealthy Alabamian's son; eventually, the men are driven crazy by the boy's spoiled and hyperactive behavior.
A Compendium Of Literature In English, Written In The United Kingdom, The Continent, America, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, The West Indies, South Asia And Other Countries Of The Commonwealth.Critical Introduction To All Important Authors And Texts In All Essential Details Thematic As Well As Stylistic.Indispensable Historical, Sociological, Cultural, Literary And Critical Information To Facilitate A Comprehensive, Comparative And Dialoguic Discourse.A Ready Compilation Of Texts From Different Literary Streams, Suitable For Comparative Study.An Invaluable Supplement To Conventional Studies Of English, American Or Commonwealth Literature.An Asset Of Incalculable Worth For Students, Teachers, Researchers And Scholars.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Originally published in 1917, Waifs and Strays is a premier selection of short stories released seven years after the author’s untimely death at age 47. The book contains 12 memorable tales including “Confessions of a Humorist," "The Detective Detector," and "The Sparrows in Madison Square." In Waifs and Strays, O. Henry brings humor to unconventional stories with unforgettable characters. With "The Detective Detector” he spoof’s the world’s most famous consultant Sherlock Holmes, while “Hearts and Hands” centers the unusual dynamic between a convict, a marshal and a beautiful woman. There’s also “The Cactus” in which a man recalls the errors of a past relationship and “A Little Talk About Mobs,” where two men debate New York’s gangster scene.Waifs and Strays is a compelling collection of stories that are humorous, thrilling and most importantly, entertaining. O. Henry creates diverse narratives that stir the imagination and keep readers guessing. Each tale is an attention-grabber full of memorable moments. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Waifs and Strays is both modern and readable.
