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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 Girl and the Habit

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

By O. Henry
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The Girl and the Graft

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

By O. Henry
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The Foreign Policy of Company 99

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 Fifth Wheel

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

By O. Henry
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The Ferry of Unfulfilment

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 Ethics of Pig

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

By O. Henry
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The Duel

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

By O. Henry
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The Day Resurgent

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

By O. Henry
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The Country of Elusion

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

By O. Henry
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