As the result of a run-in with the law, struggling American writer William Sydney Porter chose to make a dash for the border in 1896. During the several months he spent in Honduras, Porter had enough time on his hands to begin exploring his talent for writing, which up until then had been merely a hobby. The result was the group of stories that are collected in Cabbages and Kings. Though most of these pieces were written before Porter assumed the pseudonym O. Henry, they all bear the author's genius for characterization and clever plot twists.
Inhalt: Der Klassiker von O. Henry zu Weihnachten, über das, was im Leben wirklich zählt! "Das Geschenk der Weisen" ist die einfache Geschichte von zwei jungen Menschen in New York, die sich aus Liebe ohne Bedenken von ihren kostbarsten Schätzen trennen. Wie gern würden sich Della und Jim gegenseitig ein Geschenk zu Weihnachten machen! Aber sie haben keinen Penny. Und so trennt sich jeder aus Liebe von seinem kostbarsten Besitz. Della verkauft ihre wunderschönen langen Haare, um für Jims Taschenuhr eine Kette zu kaufen. Und Jim veräußert seine Uhr, um Della drei Haarkämme aus Schildplatt überreichen zu können ...
Aus dem Amerikanischen nacherzählt von Gisela Stottele Mit Bildern von Anette Bley Schlagworte:Kinderbuch, Weihnachtsgeschichte, Weihnachtsgeschichten Systematik: 1W Umfang: 32 S., mit farb. Ill. Standort: 1W Hen ISBN: 978-3-8458-0953-3
This collection of short fiction from master of the form O. Henry centers on tales of romantic entanglement, adventure, and lost love among the dusty trails and plains of the Wild West. Saddle up for a heaping dose of the clever plot twists that this brilliant writer made his trademark. Heart of the West is a page-turner that will please Western fans and literature lovers alike.
Though American short story master O. Henry is best known for his surprise plot twists and trick endings, the philosophical complexity of his work is also a feature that the author's fans admire. The stories in this collection tackle some of the most persistent mysteries of life, all while maintaining the engaging, thrill-a-minute pace that was O. Henry's stock in trade.
Fans of classic short fiction will relish this collection of gems from one of the unquestioned masters of the form. From a down-on-his-luck troubadour to a talking statue, Sixes and Sevens is populated by a cast of quirky, endearing characters that only O. Henry could conjure, not to mention plenty of the author's trademark plot twists and surprise endings. It's a must-read for anyone hankering for a dose of entertaining, well-wrought writing.
This collection of short stories from American author O. Henry brings together a motley cast of characters from all walks of life—stage actors, blackmailers, soldiers, waitresses, and average citizens—and adds in an array of unexpected plot twists and other surprises. For fans of short fiction, it doesn't get much better than this.
One of O. Henry's most critically lauded collections of short stories, The Four Million homes in on the inhabitants of New York City. While many authors of the era focused exclusively on the denizens of the upper classes, O. Henry set out to chronicle the lives of those at every point on the socioeconomic spectrum. Packed with stirring stories about salt-of-the-earth men and women, The Four Million is a richly rewarding read.
The Gift of the Magi is a treasured short story written by O. Henry. A young and very much in love couple can barely afford their one-room apartment, let alone the extra expense of getting Christmas presents for one another. But each is determined to show their love for the other in this traditional time of giving; each sells a thing they hold most dear in order to afford a present, with poignant and touching results that capture their love for one another.
Set aside the cares and stresses of your day and take a tour through the lives of a wonderfully diverse collection of early-twentieth-century Americans in this charming collection of tales from O. Henry. Each story is a perfectly polished wonder of brevity, vivid characterization, and wit. Taken as a whole, this volume is a pleasing diversion that will satisfy fans of classic fiction.
In the minds of many critics, scholars and loyal readers, American author William Sydney Porter—better known as O. Henry—perfected the art of the short story. Waifs and Strays collects some of the short fiction he penned toward the end of his illustrious literary career. Long-time fans and first-time readers alike are sure to be charmed.
Settle in for a whimsical, thoroughly enjoyable whirlwind tour through the prodigious imagination of American short-story master O. Henry. This collection of classic tales is sure to please long-time fans and first-time readers alike. If you love classic O. Henry stories like The Gift of the Magi and have been curious about the rest of this beloved author's body of work, Whirligigs is a great place to start.
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