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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 Ransom of Mack

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

By O. Henry
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The Purple Dress

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 Poet and the Peasant

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

By O. Henry
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The Pimienta Pancakes

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

By O. Henry
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The Pendulum

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 Octopus Marooned

Complete original English short story from The Gentle Grafter (1908).

By O. Henry
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The Missing Chord

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

By O. Henry
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The Marry Month of May

Complete original English short story from Whirligigs (1910).

By O. Henry
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The Man Higher Up

Complete original English short story from The Gentle Grafter (1908).

By O. Henry
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