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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A housewife, a tramp, a lawyer, a waitress, an actress - ordinary people living ordinary lives in New York at the beginning of this century. The city has changed greatly since that time, but its people are much the same. Some are rich, some are poor, some... SEE MORE