Selected Short Stories of O. Henry

Author: O. Henry
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: O. Henry's short story themes can basically be divided into two categories. One category is about life in the American West, such as "A Visit to the White House." O. Henry was very fond of life in the American West and the people there. He believed that the people on the Western prairies were honest, brave, and had pure emotions, with a vibrant and enchanting way of life. The other category is about life in American big cities. This type of work is more numerous and well-written, and is generally considered more important. O. Henry's short stories mercilessly expose the social evils of a money-driven society, widely reflect the misfortunes of people from the lower classes, and praise the beauty of humanity demonstrated by ordinary people. They have the distinct characteristics of late 19th-century American realism.