O. Henry (September 11, 1862-June 5, 1910) was a popular American short story writer famous for his humor, insight to the human condition, and twist endings. His best know tales include “The Gift of the Magi” and “The Ransom of Red Chief”, included in this collection.
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O. Henry wove several stories together into this highly episodic narrative, taking his title and inspiration from Lewis Carroll’s poem “The Walrus and the Carpenter” in Alice in Wonderland. The stories are set in the fictional country... SEE MORE