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O. Henry's classic tale of the wisest gifts of Christmas, brought to life by P.J. Lynch's extraordinary art, is itself a gift to share and treasure. In a shabby New York flat, Della sobs as she counts the few coins she has saved to buy a Christmas present for her husband, Jim... Read Full Overview

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry "The Gift of the Magi" is a short story, written by O. Henry (a pen name for William Sydney Porter), about a young married couple... Read Full Overview

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How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry "The Gift of the Magi" is a short story, written by O. Henry (a pen name for William Sydney Porter), about a young married couple... Read Full Overview

"Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating."

― O. Henry

- Includes Paintings of the Magi

This classic holiday story about true love, irony, and gift-giving makes a sophisticated gift for middle grade readers --give to boys and girls ages 9 - 12 years old.

Jim Dillingham Young and his wife Della are a young couple who are very much in love with each other, but can barely afford their one-room apartment opposite the elevated train due to their very bad economic...

A classic piece of American literature given new poignancy by beautiful watercolors by award-winning artist Lisbeth Zwerger.

"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story, about a young married couple and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been a popular one for adaptation,... Read Full Overview

It's Christmas Eve and Della has only $1.85 to buy her beloved husband a Christmas present. She has nothing to sell except her only treasure, her long, glorious hair. This warm story of love, sacrifice, and generosity is a perfect addition to any Christmas collection--for adults... Read Full Overview

"Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, originally published in 1906, has become one of the best known and most beloved of Chistmas tales. An exuberant couple urged on by their love, make great sacrifices in order to purchase the perfect Christmas gift for the other. The husband sells... Read Full Overview

Sixteen captivating stories by one of America's most popular storytellers. Included are such classics as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Last Leaf" and "The Ransom of Red Chief." Publisher's Note.

O. Henry's classic tale of love, sacrifice, and generosity.

Sixteen captivating stories by one of America's most popular storytellers. Included are such classics as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Last Leaf" and "The Ransom of Red Chief." Publisher's Note.

The classic Christmas story of selflessness and giving is beautifully retold with breathtaking illustrations by this award-winning artist.

""The Gift of the Magi"" is a short story written by O. Henry, but this particular edition of the book is an illustrated version of the story with illustrations by Robert Collier. The story follows a young couple, Jim and Della, who are deeply in love but struggling financially... Read Full Overview

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"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story, written by O. Henry and published in 1905. The heartwarming story tells the tale of a young husband and wife who struggle with buying secret Christmas gifts for... Read Full Overview