The Gift of the Magi
Dec 2014 · Sold by Simon and Schuster
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The classic holiday tale of love, devotion, and the art of giving—written by one of the world's best-known short-story authors—will delight those both new to and familiar with this timeless narrative.
The classic holiday tale of love, devotion, and the art of giving—written by one of the world's best-known short-story authors—will delight those both new to and familiar with this timeless narrative.
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December 15, 2018
In short,its a story of comibed work of Romance and Sacrifice. The wife(Della) had only $1.87 by saving EVERY PENNY before christmas eve and wanted to buy gift for her husband(Jim). They were very POOR. The TREASURES of the house were the LONG HAIR of Della and GOLD ancestered WATCH of Jim. Della sold her hair for a PLATINUM BELT for Jim's GOLD WATCH. Jim sold his GOLD WATCH for a set of COMBS made of TORTOISE SHELL On CHRISTMAS,Both were shocked what the gift there PARTNERS gave them and they can't use it.
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Jeffrey W.
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January 25, 2025
O. Henry had the greatest descriptive writing style especially if you can find a good reader. I'm not that great at it. But I know these stories (almost all O. Henry stories) can be told in bedtime fashion sure to please.
nishit jain sethi
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February 20, 2018
A short story with a long lasting impact. True essence of love between Jim and Dale parting from their favourite possession to buy Christmas present for one another.
About the author
William Sydney Porter—later to be known as O. Henry—was born in North Carolina in 1862. Known for his surprise endings and ability to capture the hope and pathos of ordinary people, Henry is best remembered for his stories about New York City. The Gift of the Magi was written in 1906, four years before his death.
William Sydney Porter—later to be known as O. Henry—was born in North Carolina in 1862. Known for his surprise endings and ability to capture the hope and pathos of ordinary people, Henry is best remembered for his stories about New York City. The Gift of the Magi was written in 1906, four years ...
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