Little Clothbound Classics: irresistibili mini edizioni di racconti, novelle e saggi dei più grandi scrittori del mondo, ideate dalla pluripremiata Coralie Bickford-Smith. O. Henry è uno degli scrittori americani più popolari del ventesimo secolo e un vero maestro del racconto breve. Questa selezione di racconti spazia da Natale a New York alle terre di bestiame del Texas, passando per imbroglioni, impiegati, commessi, vagabondi e imbroglioni. Tutti mettono in risalto l'occhio comico di O. Henry, il suo dono nell'evocare discorsi e ambientazioni e il suo approccio unico alle stranezze del destino della vita. "I suoi racconti sono mini-classici perfettamente eseguiti" Washington Post.
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O. Henry (1862-1910) had a short but colourful life. Born William Porter in Greensboro, North Carolina, he initially worked as a pharmacist before moving into journalism. In 1896 he was arrested for embezzling funds while working as a bookkeeper for a bank. In a moment of madness, he absconded on his way to the courthouse before his trial and fled to Honduras for six months. He returned to face trial after learning that his wife was dying of tuberculosis and served three years in jail. While in prison, he adopted the pen name O. Henry, and after his release he found great fame and popularity as a short story writer.
O. Henry is one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century and a true master of the short story. This selection of tales ranges from Christmas in New York to the cattle-lands of Texas, taking in con men, clerks, shop assistants, tramps and tricksters. They all highlight O. Henry's comic eye, his gift for evoking speech and setting, and his unique approach to life's quirks of fate.
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Da: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condizione: Good. O. Henry is one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century and a true master of the short story. This selection of tales ranges from Christmas in New York to the cattle-lands of Texas, taking in con men, clerks, shop assistants, tramps and tricksters. They all highlight O. Henry's comic eye, his gift for evoking speech and setting, and his unique approach to life's quirks of fate. Codice articolo 00110347726
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Da: Greenworld Books, Arlington, TX, U.S.A.
Condizione: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy. Codice articolo GWV.0241597013.VG
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Da: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condizione: Good. O. Henry is one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century and a true master of the short story. This selection of tales ranges from Christmas in New York to the cattle-lands of Texas, taking in con men, clerks, shop assistants, tramps and tricksters. They all highlight O. Henry's comic eye, his gift for evoking speech and setting, and his unique approach to life's quirks of fate. Codice articolo CIN0241597013G
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Da: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condizione: New. Codice articolo 44603672-n
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Da: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Condizione: New. Codice articolo 9780241597019
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Da: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Codice articolo 44603672
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Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.O. Henry is one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century and a true master of the short story. This selection of tales ranges from Christmas in New York to the cattle-lands of Texas, taking in con men, clerks, shop assistants, tramps and tricksters. They all highlight O. Henry's comic eye, his gift for evoking speech and setting, and his unique approach to life's quirks of fate. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780241597019
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Da: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Condizione: As New. Unread copy in mint condition. Codice articolo RH9780241597019
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Da: Chiron Media, Wallingford, Regno Unito
hardcover. Condizione: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 6-7 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely. Codice articolo 6666-KNV-9780241597019
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Da: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Regno Unito
Condizione: New. pp. 160. Codice articolo 401528818
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