The Gifts of the Magi

Bank clerk William Sidney Porter spent three years in prison for embezzlement, where, inspired by the stories of his fellow inmates, he wrote his first short story under the pseudonym O. Henry, which soon brought him fame. Each novella of the incorrigible romantic and the most brilliant storyteller of America is filled with sparkling and subtle humor, sharp dialogues, unpredictable twists, and colorful characters. The variety of stories included in the collection showcases the multifaceted talent of O. Henry.