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The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
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The Gift of the Magi

by O. Henry

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This book written by O.Henry who wrote short famous stories. In this book there are more than one story and they often about the difficult times of people in America. He wrote about money and love problems. I like it because I love the short story and I think it’s excting and short.
  getreadingadw | Nov 24, 2009 |
This book has four stories.All of them are very interseting.
I like the first story which is Mr.and Mrs.Jame's story.
They are poor but want to buy Chiristmas present for him or her.So they plan to make some money.
This story is full of love between husband and wife. ( )
  Y-Kazamaturi | Jun 15, 2009 |
nice Christmas story - very short ( )
  gardener2510 | Feb 16, 2009 |
I appreciated reading an adapted version of this story, illustrated by Carol Heyer, in celebration of the Christmas season. The adaptation takes out some of O. Henry’s tedious wordiness, thus emphasizing the true message and spirit of the story. Heyer’s illustrations are realistic, and yet deeply appropriate for this Christmas tale of the true meaning of giving a gift in love.
  rebeccareid | Jan 6, 2009 |
Oh, such a luscious book. This is a treasure, a classic, a heartbreak. The tale of a poor couple who sacrifice their prized possessions to give the other a gift. Simple, beautiful, timeless. Beautiful watercolors, a meditative read. ( )
  lauraejensen | Dec 3, 2008 |
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 141693586X, Hardcover)

One dollar and eight-seven cents is all the money Della has in the world to buy her beloved husband a Christmas present. She has nothing to sell except her only treasure -- her long, beautiful brown hair. Set in New York at the turn of the twentieth century, this classic piece of American literature tells the story of a young couple and the sacrifices each must make to buy the other a gift. Beautiful, delicate watercolors by award-winning illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger add new poignancy and charm to this simple tale about the rewards of unselfish love.

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