O. Henry Encore by O. Henry

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Author Henry, O., 1862-1910
Editor Harrell, Mary Sunlocks
LoC No. 39027937
Title O. Henry Encore
Note Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Part one, stories: A night errant. In mezzotint. The dissipated jeweler. How Willie saved father. The mirage on the Frio. A tragedy. Sufficient provocation. The bruised reed. Paderewski's hair. A mystery of many centuries. A strange case. Simmon's Saturday night. An unknown romance. Jack the Giant Killer. The pint flask. An odd character. A Houston romance. The legend of San Jacinto. Binkley's Practical School of Journalism. A new microbe. Vereton villa. Whiskey did it. Nothing new under the sun. Led astray. A story for men. How she got in the swim. The barber talks. Barbershop adventure -- Part two, sketches: Did you see the circus? Thanksgiving remarks. When the train comes in. Christmas eve. New Year's eve. Watchman, what of the night? Newspaper poets -- Part three, newspaper poetry: Topical verse. Cape jessamines. The cricket. My broncho. The modern Venus. Celestial sounds. The snow. Her choice. "Little things, but ain't they whizzers?" Last fall of the Alamo.
Credits Produced by Vince Rice
Summary "O. Henry Encore" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. This book compiles previously unpublished tales and illustrations by the renowned storyteller, shedding light on his early works while providing a glimpse into his creative process. The stories often capture the essence of everyday life, weaving humor, romance, and moral lessons together, reflecting on the complexity of human experiences and emotions. The opening of "O. Henry Encore" introduces readers to O. Henry's life, as well as the context of his work. It includes a preface and introduction by Mary Sunlocks Harrell, detailing her research into O. Henry's Texas years and the discovery of these lost stories in the archives of the "Houston Post." The initial story, "A Night Errant," paints a vivid depiction of the life of a postal worker and the struggles of a sick boy named Crip, illustrating the contrast between the city's busy, often harsh veneer and the hidden kindness that flows beneath it. Through the lens of various characters, O. Henry sets the stage for the blend of humor and poignancy characteristic of his craft, inviting readers into a world rich with unexpected surprises and insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories, American
Subject American fiction -- 19th century
Subject American essays -- 19th century
Subject American poetry -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 61701
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 17, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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