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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 Making of a New Yorker

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 Lost Blend

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 Last Leaf

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 Higher Abdication

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

By O. Henry
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The Handbook of Hymen

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

By O. Henry
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The Guilty Party

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 Gold That Glittered

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

By O. Henry
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