Synopsis
Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.
O. Henry is one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century and a true master of the short story. This selection of tales ranges from Christmas in New York to the cattle-lands of Texas, taking in con men, clerks, shop assistants, tramps and tricksters. They all highlight O. Henry's comic eye, his gift for evoking speech and setting, and his unique approach to life's quirks of fate.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780241597019
- Number of pages: 160
- Dimensions: 164 x 116 x 16 mm
- Weight: 180g
- Languages: English
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Short and sweet
A lovely collection of short stories, with a twist in the tail here and there. I thoroughly enjoyed them and had finished the book in an afternoon.
