Selected Short Stories of O. Henry (classic Translation)
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About This Novel
The book collects 42 of O. Henry's most famous short stories, most of which are set in New York at the beginning of the 20th century, focusing on the style of the times at the turn of the century. The author keenly separates hot social issues and artistically reproduces them in elegant and concise language. The protagonists in the novel are mostly small people such as clerks, policemen, homeless people, and poor artists, but they are also loving couples, trustworthy friends, and civilian heroes who sacrifice themselves for others. The novel's conception is exquisite and clever, the plot is relaxed and relaxed, the ending is often unexpected, the overall style is optimistic and humorous, and the writing is full of wit.
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Official(6)Scraped 19d ago
It makes sense, but it's unexpected! Wonderful.
If a person falls in love with art, no matter how great the sacrifice, it seems that he can bear it.
the last vine leaf
Give people food for thought and inspiration
No one? ? ?
one thousand yuan
The purchasing power of one thousand yuan at that time should be quite large. The male protagonist gave up one thousand, and then gave up the remaining money, but he didn't understand. Let the girl go and give her all the money at the same time?
Mixed feelings?0?2 Qing · Huang Jingren The two immortals and Buddhas have not yet come together, and they only know that they are not peaceful alone in the night. The wind is full of sad songs, and the mud is stained with bad luck. Nine out of ten people are worth looking down upon, and one is useless as a scholar. Don't worry about the poems and turn them into prophecies. The spring birds and autumn insects make their own noises.
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Official(6)Scraped 19d ago
It makes sense, but it's unexpected! Wonderful.
If a person falls in love with art, no matter how great the sacrifice, it seems that he can bear it.
the last vine leaf
Give people food for thought and inspiration
No one? ? ?
one thousand yuan
The purchasing power of one thousand yuan at that time should be quite large. The male protagonist gave up one thousand, and then gave up the remaining money, but he didn't understand. Let the girl go and give her all the money at the same time?
Mixed feelings?0?2 Qing · Huang Jingren The two immortals and Buddhas have not yet come together, and they only know that they are not peaceful alone in the night. The wind is full of sad songs, and the mud is stained with bad luck. Nine out of ten people are worth looking down upon, and one is useless as a scholar. Don't worry about the poems and turn them into prophecies. The spring birds and autumn insects make their own noises.
