Bücher von O. Henry

"Cabbages and Kings" by O. Henry is a collection of interconnected short tales set in the fictional Central American metropolis of Coralio. The book explores the lives of diverse characters, each locals and expatriates, and their interactions with political intrigue, love, and destiny. The memories are marked via O. Henry's trademark wit, humor, and clever plot twists. Each tale is a picture of the human condition, providing glimpses into the complexities of relationships, the outcomes of ambition, and the unpredictable nature of life. The title itself, derived from the proverb "promote cabbages and kings are however a call," displays the diverse and unexpected nature of the narratives. O. Henry masterfully weaves together factors of romance, adventure, and irony, developing a mosaic of memories that captivate and entertain. Set in opposition to the backdrop of a fictional tropical paradise, "Cabbages and Kings" is a literary adventure that explores the widespread subject matters of human folly, resilience, and the interaction of chance and future. O. Henry's storytelling prowess shines through in this collection, leaving readers with a rich tapestry of narratives that hold to endure inside the realm of conventional American literature.

O Presente dos Magos: Uma Edição Especial para o Natal - Inclui Tutorial de Velas e Audiolivro Exclusivo!Em "O Presente dos Magos," O. Henry tece uma narrativa emocionante e comovente que encapsula o verdadeiro espírito do Natal. Em uma época em que um dólar e oitenta e sete centavos são tudo o que Della tem para comprar um presente para seu amado Jim, esta história nos leva a uma jornada de amor, sacrifício e generosidade.Della e Jim são um jovem casal que enfrenta dificuldades financeiras, mas o que falta em recursos materiais é compensado pelo amor que compartilham. Com o Natal se aproximando, eles estão dispostos a fazer sacrifícios surpreendentes para dar um presente especial um ao outro. O autor, O. Henry, conhecido por seu talento em criar contos curtos cativantes, nos presenteia com uma história atemporal que continua a tocar os corações de leitores de todas as idades. "O Presente dos Magos" é um lembrete de que, no Natal e em todos os momentos, o amor e a generosidade são os maiores presentes que podemos dar e receber.Esta edição especial é uma leitura obrigatória para a temporada de festas e além. A obra ainda inclui um tutorial exclusivo para criar velas de Natal incríveis, acompanhado por um QR Code que conduz você a um audiolivro especialmente projetado com carinho para atender às necessidades daqueles que enfrentam desafios na leitura.

Ein Zeitungsartikel war der Auslöser für O. Henrys 1906 erschienene Buch 'Die Vier Millionen'. Darin wurde behauptet, dass es in ganz New York nur 400 Personen von Wichtigkeit gäbe, die es lohnen würde, zu kennen. Doch was ist mit den anderen 3,999,600, deren auf so vielen Hoffnungen basierendes Leben oft nicht einfach war und nicht selten dauerhaft in der Gosse endete? Aber auch diese Menschen sind Teil der Stadt, ohne die es sie überhaupt nicht gäbe. Nach dem großen Erfolg des ersten Werks erschien im Jahre 1907 dieses zweite Buch über die 'Vier Millionen' mit dem Titel 'Die getrimmte Lampe und andere Geschichten der Vier Millionen'. O. Henry bringt hier neue Geschichten aus dem Leben in New York und beschreibt Schicksale - tief traurig bis amüsant.Wie dem auch sei, O. Henry bleibt seinem Stil treu und überfrachtet den Inhalt mit Redewendungen, Metaphern und Bezügen aller Art, die oft kaum oder gar nicht verständlich sind. Selbst literarisch geschulte Muttersprachler tun sich hier arg schwer, herauszufinden, was O. Henry eigentlich meint - die einschlägigen literarischen Foren sind voll von Fragen nach dem tieferen Sinn, die nicht immer befriedigend beantwortet werden konnten und manche Versuche von Erklärungen verharren bestenfalls im Bereich der Spekulation.Wie beim ersten Buch auch, hat der Übersetzer, der selbst einige Zeit im 'Big Apple' gelebt und gearbeitet hat, versucht, möglichst viel Licht ins Dunkel zu werfen. Dies geschah in Endnoten, Anmerkung direkt im Text oder wurde in diesen eingearbeitet - wenn es kurz zu erklären war. Vielleicht findet der O.Henry-Forscher dabei ja einige neue 'Erleuchtungen'.

A collection of 19 short stories from the West.Several of the funniest and best stories by O. Henry appear in this book, which is made up of about twenty-five of his inimitable tales of Western life and types which have appeared at intervals in the magazines. These stories are the best of their kind since Bret Harte.William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 - June 5, 1910), known by his pen name O. Henry, and his surprise endings, was an American short story writer. He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. He changed the spelling of his middle name to Sydney in 1898.HEARTS AND CROSSES (excerpt)Baldy Woods reached for the bottle, and got it. Whenever Baldy went for anything he usually-but this is not Baldy's story. He poured out a third drink that was larger by a finger than the first and second. Baldy was in consultation; and the consultee is worthy of his hire."I'd be king if I was you," said Baldy, so positively that his holster creaked and his spurs rattled...

Roads of Destiny, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Ce livre classique a été initialement publié il y a des décennies sous le titre "" O. Henryana Seven Odds and Ends, Poetry and Short Stories . Il a maintenant été traduit par Writat en langue française pour leurs lecteurs francophones. Chez Writat, nous sommes passionnés par la préservation du patrimoine littéraire du passé. Nous avons traduit ce livre en français afin que les générations présentes et futures puissent le lire et le conserver.

Jeff Peters, «sympathique» cambrioleur, et ses amis, vont chercher l'argent où il y a un surplus. Jeff professe la combine illégitime avec bonhomie et cérébralité. La veuve et l'orphelin n'ont rien à craindre de lui. C'est un réducteur de superflu... Non seulement l'humour de O.Henry ne se démode pas mais il reste toujours inattendu. et toutes les nouvelles qui les accompagnent, lui permettent, à partir de situations étranges, de ponctuer chaque histoire d'un de ces coups de théâtre dont il avait le secret. Si, pour la rapidité d'écriture, O.Henry était comparé au russe Anton Tchekhov, l'énergie, tout comme le ton humoristique qui imprègnent ses textes trahissent l'influence des deux grands auteurs américains que sont Mark Twain et Ambrose Bierce.

L'auteur nous fait partager, au travers des ces six nouvelles, six rencontres où les personnages sont confrontés de manières différentes à l'appât du gain. Ces petites histoires sont racontées avec humour et dérision.

Recueil de neuf nouvelles, pleines de fraicheur et de naturel, où l¿humour est toujours présent. Texte intégral. Cet ouvrage s¿inscrit dans un projet de sauvegarde et de valorisation de bibliothèques et fonds patrimoniaux anciens appartenant à la littérature des 19e et 20e siècles. Une collection de grands classiques, d¿écrits pour le théâtre, de poésie, mais aussi des livres d¿histoire, de philosophie ou d¿économie, des récits de voyage ou des livres pour la jeunesse à retrouver via les librairies en ligne ou à lire sur papier avec une mise en page étudiée pour optimiser le confort de lecture.

Un nouveau volume de nouvelles humoristiques. Texte intégral. Cet ouvrage s¿inscrit dans un projet de sauvegarde et de valorisation de bibliothèques et fonds patrimoniaux anciens appartenant à la littérature des 19e et 20e siècles. Une collection de grands classiques, d¿écrits pour le théâtre, de poésie, mais aussi des livres d¿histoire, de philosophie ou d¿économie, des récits de voyage ou des livres pour la jeunesse à retrouver via les librairies en ligne ou à lire sur papier avec une mise en page étudiée pour optimiser le confort de lecture.

Transients In Arcadia and Other Writings contains Stories from well known Authors such as O. Henry; Mary Roberts Rinehart; Mark Twain; Oscar Wilde; Guy de Maupassant; H.H. Munro (SAKI) & Rudyard Kipling.The Book Contains below Stories;Transients In Arcadia;Gentle Hand;Jim Baker's Blue-Jay Yarn;The Sphinx Without A Secret;The Hand;The Interlopers;A Lickpenny Lover;How The Leopard Got His Spots;Two Friends;A True Story, Repeated Word For Word As I Heard It &The Lumber Room.

The Four Million is O. Henry's second collection of short tales to be released. The title of the book alludes to the city's population during the time several of the stories are set, in New York City.The collection of twenty-five short tales features many of the author's most well-known works. In the days before Christmas, a young married couple struggles to buy gifts for one another in the touching tale "The Gift of the Magi." Delia sells her own hair to buy a platinum pocket watch chain, putting her husband's pleasure above her own. But when she gets back home, she discovers that Jim has made a comparable sacrifice.In "The Skylight Room," typist Miss Leeson rents the tiniest room at Mrs. Parker's boarding home as she searches for employment. She names a star "Billy Jackson" in a moment of silent desperation while gazing out of the room's tiny skylight, a vista she quickly finds difficult to afford. A homeless guy named Soapy is the focus of "The Cop and the Anthem." He commits a number of minor offenses as winter draws near in an effort to be brought to the safety of jail. But when his efforts fall short, he learns that justice has a harsh way of coming to light.