Last Leaf: A Collection of Short Stories by O. Henry

Author: [USA] Henry James
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: O. Henry is one of the most outstanding short story writers in the American and world literary circles. His works primarily depict the hardships, bitterness, and helplessness of ordinary people, with a light tone, humorous language, and a reputation for unexpected endings. This selection was carefully curated by the translator after thoroughly reading the author's 284 works, based on the reading and appreciation habits of Chinese readers. In addition to representative works such as The Last Leaf and The Cop and the Anthem, it also includes some works rarely found in other anthologies, providing a more comprehensive reflection of the author's creative style. Moreover, the translator ingeniously divided the works into five themes: "Social Realism Novels," "Love and Romance Novels," "Scoundrel and Swindler Novels," "Detective and Mystery Novels," and "Philosophical and Symbolic Novels." This is also a distinctive highlight of this anthology compared to others.