O. Henry's Selected Short Stories are known for their wit, wordplay, and surprise endings. Most of the stories are set New York City in the early years of the twentieth century and deal with the common people. The Gift of the Magi deals with the working-class and unselfish love. The collection also contains stories as A Cosmopolite in a Cafe, Roads of Destiny, and The Romance of a Busy Broker.
- ISBN10 142708050X
- ISBN13 9781427080509
- Publish Date 16 October 2008
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint ReadHowYouWant
- Edition Large Print 16 pt
- Format Paperback
- Pages 460
- Language English