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Classic American Short Stories

Explore classic American short stories, including O. Henry's witty tales and surprise endings. Browse original English fiction and credited literary works.

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The Tale of a Tainted Tenner

Complete original English short story from The Trimmed Lamp, and Other Stories of the Four Million (1907).

By O. Henry
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The Sphinx Apple

Complete original English short story from Heart of the West (1907).

By O. Henry
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The Social Triangle

Complete original English short story from The Trimmed Lamp, and Other Stories of the Four Million (1907).

By O. Henry
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The Rubaiyat of a Scotch Highball

Complete original English short story from The Trimmed Lamp, and Other Stories of the Four Million (1907).

By O. Henry
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The Robe of Peace

Complete original English short story from Strictly Business: More Stories of the Four Million (1910).

By O. Henry
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The Roads We Take

Complete original English short story from Whirligigs (1910).

By O. Henry
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