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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 Purple Dress
Complete original English short story from The Trimmed Lamp, and Other Stories of the Four Million (1907).
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The Poet and the Peasant
Complete original English short story from Strictly Business: More Stories of the Four Million (1910).
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The Pendulum
Complete original English short story from The Trimmed Lamp, and Other Stories of the Four Million (1907).









