O Henry

This collection is a compilation of novels and short stories by some of the greatest masters of fiction literature. The collection includes works ...

This collection contains adventure novels from various authors, recognized masters who have become classics in this genre. None of the works included in...

Life has the capacity of great moments and attainment, of lives well lived, fulfilling for ourselves and for those we touch. But for others life is arduous. There is no spark to ignite the curiosity, to explore and achieve a stability and a growth to their lives....

O. Henry, the pseudonym of the American writer William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), is best known for writing stories full of wit, wordplay, and warm characterizations....

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.

O. Henry wrote many stories, but this, the story of two "ultimate gifts", is his most famous....

O. Henry wove several stories together into this highly episodic narrative....

This anthology features a wide array of thought-provoking, genre-defining works from the 1900s, showcasing the range of modern storytelling—from existential musings to dark humour and intricate social commentary.

O. Henry’s The Ransom of Red Chief is a hilarious short story about a kidnapping gone terribly wrong. When two con men kidnap a rambunctious young boy, they quickly realize they’ve bitten off more than they can chew.

William Sydney Porter was born on 11th September 1862 in Greensboro, North Carolina. At age 3 his mother died from tuberculosis. From an early age it was clear Porter had a large appetite for reading as he absorbed the world around him.

Catch the holiday spirit with this magical collection of beloved Christmas tales....

A compilation of popular short stories from American literature narrated by professional voice actor Jake Phillips....

Heart of the West is a collection of 19 short stories that take place in the Southwestern United States, penned by legendary author O. Henry....

A classic Christmas story with a special moral, Della Dillingham Young has very little money to buy her husband a present. She sells her beautiful brown hair; a treasure to the couple, to buy her husband a gift. But when he returns home with her gift, she's in for a heartfelt surprise....

Entertaining, sly, or poignant, the stories of O. Henry were - and remain - enormously popular....

William Sydney Porter was born on 11th September 1862 in Greensboro, North Carolina. At age 3 his mother died from tuberculosis. From an early age it was clear Porter had a large appetite for reading as he absorbed the world around him.

William Sydney Porter was born on 11th September 1862 in Greensboro, North Carolina. At age 3 his mother died from tuberculosis. From an early age it was clear Porter had a large appetite for reading as he absorbed the world around him.

Perfect for fans of classic literature, holiday tales, and stories of love and sacrifice, The Gift of the Magi is a moving reminder that the greatest gift is the love we share with one another.

The Four Million was written in 1906 when roughly four million people lived in New York City....

Young readers enjoy this story a lot, because of the safecracking plot. Adults tend to like the growing up part: starting a shoe store, succeeding, getting the girl, and going straight....