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Cabbages And Kings (1913)

Cabbages And Kings (1913)

Henry, O.

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ISBN10: 1164182579
ISBN13: 9781164182573
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Cabbages and Kings is a collection of interrelated short stories by American author O. Henry, first published in 1904. The book is set in the fictional Central American country of Anchuria and follows the lives of its inhabitants, including politicians, revolutionaries, and ordinary citizens. The stories are told in O. Henry's trademark style, characterized by clever wordplay, ironic twists, and surprise endings. They explore themes such as power, corruption, love, and the human condition. The title of the book is taken from the nursery rhyme The Walrus and the Carpenter by Lewis Carroll, which is referenced in the opening story. Cabbages and Kings has been praised for its vivid characters, colorful descriptions of the setting, and its satirical commentary on American imperialism in Latin America. It is considered one of O. Henry's most important works and a classic of American literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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