Description
Deliciously humorous and abounding with unforgettably quirky characters, this pitch-perfect collection of short stories takes the reader from the Big Apple to the cattle ranches of Texas and beyond.
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.
Number of pages: 160
Dimensions: 167 x 120 x 20 mm
