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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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Shearing the Wolf

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

By O. Henry
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Seats of the Haughty

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

By O. Henry
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Psyche and the Pskyscraper

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

By O. Henry
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Proof of the Pudding

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

By O. Henry
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Past One at Rooney's

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

By O. Henry
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One Dollar's Worth

Complete original English short story from Whirligigs (1910).

By O. Henry
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Modern Rural Sports

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

By O. Henry
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