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O Henry is best noted for his wit, characterization and twist endings. O Henry wrote primarily about his own time the early 20th century. Most stories were set in New York and the characters were ordinary people. His brilliant writing style and his optimistic and often playful tone make O Henry's stories a delight to read. Stories in this collection include The Octopus Marooned -- Jeff Peters as a Personal Magnet -- Modern Rural Sports -- The Chair of Philanthromathematics -- The Hand That Riles the World -- The Exact Science of Matrimony -- A Midsummer Masquerade -- Shearing the Wolf -- Innocents of Broadway -- Conscience in Art -- The Man Higher Up -- A Tempered Wind -- Hostages to Momus -- The Ethics of Pig.
| ISBN-13 | 9781115199476 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1115199471 |
| Weight | 1.16 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.14 x 0.63 x 9.21 In |
| List Price | $28.99 |
| Format | Hardcover |
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| Pages | 248 pages |
| Publisher | BiblioLife |
| Published On | 2009-10-01 |
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