O. Henry: The Complete Works - format ePub

🎁 Discover the True Spirit of Giving! 🎁 Experience the timeless charm of O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi", a heartwarming short story that captures the essence of selfless love and sacrifice. This eBook...

"Christmas Stories by O. Henry: Illustrated" is a delightful collection that showcases the heartwarming and often humorous tales of the iconic American writer, O. Henry. This anthology features a selection...

"Tobin’s Palm" is a story about a young man named Tobin whose love Katie has disappeared. He did everything he could to find her, but she was nowhere to be seen. Heartbroken, Tobin falls into despair....

"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story about love, selflessness, sacrifices and struggles. Della and James are a young married couple who want to surprise each other with a secret gift for Christmas....

Cherokee is a wealthy man who, unlike many others, wants to share his fortune with the people of his town Yellowhammer. He wants to give away presents to the children there but there are no children in...

Two friends make a pact: no matter what happens, they will meet at a certain place twenty years later. The years go by and it’s time for them to reunite. While Bob is waiting for his friend Jimmy, a police...

"The Furnished Room" is a short story about love and dedication, about exhaustion and despair. A young man is searching for a girl he fell in love with. He rents a room near the theatre where she could...

It is Thanksgiving day. Stuffy Pete has just come out from an unexpected feast but he is now waiting for his companion, "The Old Gentleman". They only ever meet on this one day of the year, and although...

Sono qui presentati i due racconti: "Rieducazione con scasso" e "Memorie di un cane giallo". I racconti di O. Henry sono famosi per il loro finale a sorpresa e per il loro taglio umoristico. Fu soprannominato...

In Memorie di un cane giallo, un cane di nome Lovely si sente male per il marito della sua padrone, perchè va a lavorare tutto il giorno mentre sua moglie sta a casa a fare nulla. Un giorno parla con...

Rieducazione con scasso è un racconto breve pubblicato per la prima volte sul giornale Cosmopolitan nel 1903. Describe il rientro in società del giovani rapinatore Jimmy Valentine. Nel 1910 il drammaturgo...

In 'The Trimmed Lamp, and Other Stories of the Four Million' by O. Henry, readers are presented with a collection of short stories that delve into the lives of ordinary people in New York City at the...

"A collection of short stories, some funny, with twist endings. O.Henry's style is witty, but sometimes difficult to understand. He often introduces his stories with his view on American history and society,...

William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 - June 5, 1910), known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. O. Henry's short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization,...

This is a fantastic collection of western-themed stories, many feature the man's signature surprise endings. There are tales of cowpunchers, desperados and ranchers in love. Most explore happy times,...

30 nouvelles surprenantesO. HenryÉgalement paru sous son titre d'origine New York Tic Tac chez Culture Commune.Texte intégral. Cet ouvrage a fait l'objet d'un véritable travail d'édition en vue d'une...

C'est la fin de l'automne et l'hiver se fait sentir. Soapy, un sans-abri parmi tant d'autres arrivés à New York au début du vingtième siècle, sait qu'il est temps pour lui de se trouver un abri pour les...

Nouveaux contes du Far West O. HenryTexte intégral. Cet ouvrage a fait l'objet d'un véritable travail en vue d'une édition numérique. Un travail typographique le rend facile et agréable à lire.Cet ouvrage...

New York Tic Tac O. HenryOuvrage paru chez le même éditeur sous le nom de "30 nouvelles surprenantes"Textes intégraux. Cet ouvrage a fait l'objet d'un véritable travail en vue d'une édition numérique....

La Chasse au trésor O. HenryTextes intégraux. Cet ouvrage a fait l'objet d'un véritable travail en vue d'une édition numérique. Un travail typographique le rend facile et agréable à lire.Cet ouvrage comporte...

Les nouvelles aventures de Jeff Peters O. HenryTextes intégraux. Cet ouvrage a fait l'objet d'un véritable travail en vue d'une édition numérique. Un travail typographique le rend facile et agréable à...

Contes du Far West O. HenryTexte intégral. Cet ouvrage a fait l'objet d'un véritable travail en vue d'une édition numérique. Un travail typographique le rend facile et agréable à lire.Cet ouvrage comporte...

O. Henry dépeint ici, avec l'humour et l'empathie pour lesquels il est connu, New York au début du vingtième siècle et ses petites gens.Ce recueil contient: "Les Cadeaux inutiles", "Mammon et le petit...

Dans cette nouvelle, O. Henry s'attaque au prototype du triangle amoureux et à l'adage: "Sois proche de tes amis, et encore plus proche de tes ennemis". Notre narrateur, Jim, est amoureux d'une jeune...

Un jeune homme recherche désespérément la femme qu'il a aimé à travers divers logements dans un quartier newyorkais. C'est peut-être la nouvelle la plus lugubre de O. Henry, et la plus froidement ironique....

Jimmy Valentine est libéré après quatre mois de prison . Cambrioleur, il est pressé de retourner au travail, mais voilà qu'il s'énamoure de la fille d'un banquier. Pour elle, il change de vie, mais on...

Le charlatan Jeff Peters relate l'histoire de cette fois où, avec son ami Andy, il prétendit être médecin et fut appelé au chevet du maire, le docteur habituel n'étant pas disponible.L'écrivain américain...

Cette histoire sentimentale est un des plus parfaits exemples d'ironie comique. Un jeune homme, Jim, et sa femme, Della, cherchent tous deux un cadeau de Noël pour leur autre moitié, mais ils n'ont presque...

This book contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure! Jim Dillingham Young and his wife Della are a young couple who are very much in love with each other, but...

This ebook contains O. Henry's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

I'm not savvy enough to fight a bogus lawsuit—but my new attorney's a sultry shark.When Kendra strides into McCafferty Customs with her briefcase and courtroom stare, I figure she'll toss a few legal...

Fragile Thread: Love's Unraveling from Youth to Forever, Book 1 is a haunting tale of innocence and survival, where every choice cuts deep, and every note of Elnora's whispers battles the silence threatening...

Two men from vastly different backgrounds; one city, one country. They have loved each other for over fifteen years, but the balance of their relationship has always been skewed, with Nathan desperately...

A dark and disturbing ebook original from the master of the crime genre.A famous writer asks a boxman to open an old safe that comes with the mansion he's just bought. It's not as easy a job as he's used...

Isaac Asimov’s Robot series – from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three...

Three irresistible short stories by the global phenomenon Ali Hazelwood, now available together in paperback for the first time, with an exclusive bonus chapter.Mara, Sadie, and Hannah are friends first,...

**Pre-order DREAM COUNT, the searing, exquisite new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie now!** From the Women's Prize-winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun come twelve...

"The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath is a haunting exploration of the human psyche. Set against the backdrop of 1950s America, the novel follows Esther Greenwood, a talented and ambitious young woman, as she...

In every corner of the world, stories are told to teach, to warn, and to guide us on how to live our best lives. Among the rich traditions of the Ndebele people, proverbs are a treasure trove of wisdom,...

In the distant future of AD 5000, Cylopet Hornet, an elite agent from the X1574 Secret Agent Division, is sent on a critical mission by The Boss to prevent a catastrophic disruption in history. The notorious...

Cursed to an immortal existence as a vampire, a once-human predator finds twisted pleasure in draining the life from unsuspecting victims. Yet, deep within, a gnawing sense of guilt and impurity festers....

"The Accidental Time Traveller: The Smile in Chongqing" follows historian Elliot Mercer, who possesses the extraordinary ability to travel through time. Intrigued by a photograph showing a woman's genuine...

'Visceral, wild, and so beautifully necessary.' SALMA EL-WARDANY, author of THESE IMPOSSIBLE THINGS'Radojevic’s stories and fragments are so sharp-edged they could draw blood. Fierce, funny and angry.'...

When Karna completes her degree in magical studies, she's disappointed her girlfriend can't make it to the graduation ceremony. Karna doesn't blame Celeste. It's always been a challenge, balancing grad...

The apocalypse finds Alex drunk and living in what's left of Florida with her dead husband's father in his falling-down house. The most rewarding part of her day is wrestling eggs from feral Muscovy ducks...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

Can the perfect village save the perfect wedding? INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT FROM A POSTCARD FROM ITALY Cher, the landlady of the Duck & Puddle...

In "The Art of Self-Care: Reclaiming Time For Yourself", embark on a transformative journey to rediscover the importance of carving out time just for you. In a world where everyone demands your attention,...

A collision at a store entrance reverberates for 70 romantic years. Fleeing from danger, a man meets an old friend with a secret. A dragon settles in the backyard, vigilant and watching for - what?...

Sherlock Holmes is not only the most famous character in crime fiction, but arguably the most famous character in all fiction. In sixty adventures that pit his extraordinary wits and courage against foreign...

Martin Hewitt is ten years old when he meets an abnormally large spider in the woods, and he's immediately enamored by her violence and beauty. It seems she's the only one of her kind, a lone Female without...

About This BookThis book is a collection of captivating stories that explore the boundaries between humanity and technology. Each tale follows an artificial being—whether an AI, a robot, or another form...

Five New Stories, COFFEE CHAOS: Two drunk poor friends fight over an extra large cup of coffee in a car. IRISH SISTERS: A guy dates a girl that lives with her sister. They are both Irish.NO I DON'T THINK...

After being popped like a balloon by a bus, Travis wakes up in a purgatory-like space with unending gray stretching in all directions. He meets a man there who is covered in jewels and crosses. The man...

Welcome to a world where the line between human and alien is blurred. The electrical apocalypse that destroyed Earth was caused by beings who may look like us on the outside, but their neurodiversity...

In this gripping addition to The Rewind Society series, Rebecca Chen wants nothing more than to save her sister from a tragic drowning that happened twenty years ago. The Society offers her this impossible...

Inside every man dwells the Devil, and only the right woman can release his hell.Jackson Renege, vampire.Jackson hated the smell of cedar and the softness of velvet against his skin. To him, it reeked...

Trigger Warning! One of the new characters is Transgender; going through a gender transition. What if an encounter with an extraterrestrial could awaken the deepest truths of yourexistence? Following...

What if an encounter with an extraterrestrial could awaken the deepest truths of yourexistence? Ken Fulbright, a reclusive road builder and aspiring writer, never imagined his solitary life in the wilderness...

Welcome to the first collection of poems and short stories by Olgivy Stent. Often deeply moving as in Lift Me Slowly, humorous and honorable as in Delilah, or with the explanation of miracles in The Stealing...