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How is this book unique? 15 IllustrationsTablet and e-reader formattedOriginal & Unabridged EditionBest fiction books of all timeOne of the best books to readClassic Bestselling NovelShort Biography is also includedClassic historical fiction booksBestselling Fiction"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story, written by O. Henry (a pen name for William Sydney Porter), about a young married couple and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been a popular one for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time. The plot and its "twist ending" are well-known, and the ending is generally considered an example of comic irony. It was allegedly written at Pete's Tavernon Irving Place in New York City.

Clearly a literary great, O. Henry gave his gift to the world many years ago with this classic short story. "The Gift of the Magi" brings the reader into an interesting story of true unselfish love in the early 1900s. Enjoy Henry's imagination as you discover what happens when a young husband and wife desperately and secretly try to obtain a gift for each other despite their poor financial situation. *Classic cream color pages* *Matte cover* -Richard Foster Classics Collection-

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 can barely afford their one-room apartment opposite the elevated train due to their very bad economic condition. For Christmas, Della decides to buy Jim a chain which costs twenty dollars for his prized pocket watch given to him by his father. To raise the funds, she has her prized long hair cut off and sold to make a wig. Meanwhile, Jim decides to sell his watch to buy Della a beautiful set of combs made out of tortoise shell for her lovely, knee-length brown hair. Although each is disappointed to find the gift they chose rendered useless, each is pleased with the gift they received, because it represents their love for one another.The true unselfish love that the characters, Jim and Della, share is greater than their possessions.

When a young couple who have only each other and a few other belongings decide to buy each other a special present as a surprise for Christmas, little do they know that the sacrifices they are willing to make for the gifts will basically void the value of the new presents. The Gift of the Magi is a heartwarming story written by O. Henry that touches upon the true meaning of Christmas and the love and compassion that it stands for.The story begins by introducing us to the couple and showing how they are able to remain so happy with each other despite living in utter poverty. Practically, their only valuable possessions include the wife's beautiful hair and the husband's pocket watch – a stunning heirloom that he values above anything else.As Christmas approaches, the two decide to each sell their most valued possessions in order to buy each other gifts that – ironically enough – are meant for complementing the valuable possessions they have. Although they are essentially left without any valuables in the end, they realize the true treasure is that they possess.Having become a true classic among stories written about the Spirit of Christmas, this beautiful tale exemplifies the love that the young married couple has for each other, while also featuring a magical ending that may surprise many readers, while also giving them a sense of what Christmas should truly be about, when it comes to its most essential meaning.You will likely be absolutely delighted reading this exceptional little tale about love, endurance and the willingness to improve on one's happiness. The Gift of the Magi shows us that Christmas can truly be the magical and enchanting holiday that it was meant to be, and the two lovers included in the story are the best example for that.

25 Short Stories by O. Henry - The Gift of the Magi and The Four Million by O. Henry - - "The Gift of the Magi" is a short story, written by O. Henry (a pen name for William Sydney Porter), about a young married couple and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been a popular one for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time. The plot and its "twist ending" are well-known, and the ending is generally considered an example of comic irony. It was allegedly written at Pete's Tavern on Irving Place in New York City. The story was initially published in The New York Sunday World under the title "Gifts of the Magi" on December 10, 1905. It was first published in book form in the O. Henry Anthology The Four Million in April 1906. The Four Million is the second published collection of short stories by O. Henry originally released in 1906. There are twenty five stories of various lengths including several of his best known works such as "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Cop and the Anthem". The book's title refers to the then population of New York City where many of the stories are set.