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The Four Million (Hardcover)
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The Four Million (Hardcover)
Series: Mint Editions
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Loot Price R366
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The Four Million (1906) is a collection of short stories by
American writer O. Henry. Inspired by his experiences as a fugitive
and in prison, these stories address themes of poverty,
persecution, and hope. The Four Million refers to the population of
New York City, where O. Henry was living at the time of its
composition. Containing twenty-five works of short fiction, the
collection includes several of the author’s best-known stories.
“The Gift of the Magi” is a heartwarming story of a young
married couple who struggle to afford gifts for one another in the
days leading up to Christmas. Delia, placing her husband’s
happiness before her own, sells her own hair in order to afford a
platinum pocket watch chain. When she returns home, however, she
finds that Jim has made a similar sacrifice. In “The Skylight
Room,” a typist named Miss Leeson tries to find work while
renting the smallest room at Mrs. Parker’s boarding house. In a
moment of quiet desperation, she names a star “Billy Jackson”
while staring out of the room’s tiny skylight, a view she soon
struggles to afford. “The Cop and the Anthem” follows a
homeless man named Soapy. As winter approaches, he commits a series
of petty crimes in order to be taken to the shelter of jail. When
his attempts fail, however, he discovers that justice has a cruel
way of revealing itself. The Four Million, one of O. Henry’s
finest works, is an exemplary collection of short fiction that
showcases the author’s empathetic and hopeful outlook on poverty
and American life. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of O. Henry’s The
Four Million is a classic of American literature reimagined for
modern readers.
General
Imprint: |
Graphic Arts Books
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Mint Editions |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
Authors: |
O Henry
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Contributors: |
Mint Editions
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
140 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5132-0722-3 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-5132-0722-9 |
Barcode: |
9781513207223 |
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