Originally published in 1917, Waifs and Strays is a premier selection of short stories released seven years after the author's untimely death at age 47. The book contains 12 memorable tales including "e;Confessions of a Humorist,"e; "e;The Detective Detector,"e; and "e;The Sparrows in Madison Square."e; In Waifs and Strays, O. Henry brings humor to unconventional stories with unforgettable characters. With "e;The Detective Detector"e; he spoof's the world's most famous consultant Sherlock Holmes, while "e;Hearts and Hands"e; centers the unusual dynamic between a convict, a marshal and a beautiful woman. There's also "e;The Cactus"e; in which a man recalls the errors of a past relationship and "e;A Little Talk About Mobs,"e; where two men debate New York's gangster scene.Waifs and Strays is a compelling collection of stories that are humorous, thrilling and most importantly, entertaining. O. Henry creates diverse narratives that stir the imagination and keep readers guessing. Each tale is an attention-grabber full of memorable moments. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Waifs and Strays is both modern and readable.
| ISBN: | 9781513274997 |
| Publication date: | 7th May 2021 |
| Author: | Henry, O. |
| Publisher: | Mint Editions |
| Format: | Ebook (Epub) |