William Sydney Porter known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His stories are known for their surprise endings. This volume includes amazing stories "Waifs and Strays" and "The Ransom of Red Chief".

William Sydney Porter known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His stories are known for their surprise endings. This volume includes amazing stories "Waifs and Strays" and "The Ransom of Red Chief".

William Sydney Porter, known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His wit and plot twists were adored by his readers, but often panned by the critics. Collected Short Stones includes two famous stories by O. Henry: "Waifs and Strays" and "The Ransom of Red Chief - a short story that follows two men who kidnap and attempt to ransom a wealthy Alabamian's son; eventually, the men are driven crazy by the boy's spoiled and hyperactive behavior.

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An acclaimed collection of enchanting, comic and clever tales from the Italian master This collection of playful, deadly febles is populated with waifs and strays, a gluttonous thief and a mischievous gardener. The grimly comic story The Argentine Ant moved Gore Vidal to declare 'if this is not a masterpiece of twentieth-century prose writing, I cannot think of anything better'.

Логотип W&S символизирует элегантность, прочность и тщательное внимание к деталям. Именно эти качества, воплощены в каждом из продуктов этой торговой марки. К тому же высокие требования к материалам, преданность делу и акцент на качестве делают продукцию компании Waifs & Strays долговечной и надежной.Элегантный фирменный хромированный латунный карабин Waifs & Strays, вставки из великолепной итальянской кожи и высококачественная мягкая тесьма делают этот поводок стильным и надежным. В местах соединения тесьмы с кожей поводок прошит тройной строчкой и проклепан. Длина 100 см, ширина 1,9 см.

Readers the world over recognize O. Henry as the best short story writer of the early twentieth century. Widely known as a master of irony, O. Henry also displays here dazzling wordplay and a wry combination of pathos and humor.

Readers the world over recognize O. Henry as the best short story writer of the early twentieth century. Widely known as a master of irony, O. Henry also displays here dazzling wordplay and a wry combination of pathos and humor.

The Master of Irony. Readers the world over recognize O. Henry as the best short story writer of the early twentieth century. Widely known as a master of irony, O. Henry also displays here dazzling wordplay and a wry combination of pathos and humor.

William Sydney Porter known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His wit and plot twists were adored by his readers, but often panned by the critics. Collected Short Stones contains "Sound and Fury", "Tracked to Doom", "A Strange Story" and other famous stories by O. Henry.

William Sydney Porter known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His wit and plot twists were adored by his readers, but often panned by the critics. Collected Short Stones contains "Sound and Fury", "Tracked to Doom", "A Strange Story" and other famous stories by O. Henry.

William Sydney Porter known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His wit and plot twists were adored by his readers, but often panned by the critics. Collected Short Stones contains "Sound and Fury", "Tracked to Doom", "A Strange Story" and other famous stories by O. Henry.

William Sydney Porter known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His wit and plot twists were adored by his readers, but often panned by the critics. Collected Short Stories contains "The Dream", "A Ruler of Men", "The Friendly Call" and other famous stories by O. Henry.

William Sydney Porter known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His wit and plot twists were adored by his readers, but often panned by the critics. Collected Short Stories contains "The Dream", "A Ruler of Men", "The Friendly Call" and other famous stories by O. Henry.

William Sydney Porter known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His wit and plot twists were adored by his readers, but often panned by the critics. Collected Short Stories contains "The Dream", "A Ruler of Men", "The Friendly Call" and other famous stories by O. Henry.

A beautiful novel by the much-loved Rosamunde Pilcher. Elfrida Phipps loves her new life in her pretty Hampshire village. She has a tiny cottage, her faithful dog Horace and the friendship of the neighbouring Blundells - particularly Oscar - to ensure that her days include companionship as well as independence. But an unforeseen tragedy upsets Elfrida's tranquillity: Oscar's wife and daughter are killed in a terrible car crash and he finds himself homeless when his stepchildren claim their dead mother's inheritance. Oscar and Elfrida take refuge in a rambling house in Scotland which becomes a magnet for various waifs and strays who converge upon it, including an unhappy teenage girl. It could be a recipe for disaster. But somehow the Christmas season weaves its magical spell and for Elfrida and Oscar, in the evening of their lives, the winter solstice brings love and solace.