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Best of O' Henry
Paperback
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9788171678075
Publisher: Rupa Publications India
Published: Jan 1 2002
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.42 Width: 4.37 Depth: 7.00
Language: English
O. Henry was an American writer best known for his witty and engaging short stories. The plots and characters in his work were largely inspired by his personal and professional experiences, and most of his stories are set in early twentieth-century America. Full of unexpected climaxes, twists, and surprises, O. Henry's stories are a literary treat. He is often compared to Guy de Maupassant, one of the fathers of the modern short story.
O. Henry frequently wrote about ordinary people such as clerks, waitresses, and policemen, capturing everyday life with sharp observation and realism. Best of O. Henry is a collection of his short stories that have been appreciated by readers time and again. The collection includes stories such as The Handbook of Hymen, The Complete Life of John Hopkins, A Strange Story, An Unknown Romance, The Trimmed Lamp, and The Marionettes.
The Handbook of Hymen follows two miners and their adventures in search of gold after they are snowbound due to bad weather. A Strange Story centers on the Smothers family and the disappearance of John Smothers after he goes out to fetch medicine for his daughter. The Complete Life of John Hopkins tells how a chain of events transforms the otherwise mundane life of John Hopkins.
With a keen eye for detail, O. Henry portrayed the everyday struggles of ordinary people in a vivid and engaging way. From his characters to his sharp turns and surprising endings, his stories are grounded in realism. Best of O. Henry was published by Rupa and Company in 2002 and is available in paperback.
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