Project Gutenberg 2020-04-04 Public domain in the USA. 130 Henry, O. 1862 1910 Porter, William Sidney O. Henryana: Seven Odds and Ends, Poetry and Short Stories The crucible -- A lunar episode -- Three paragraphs -- Bulger's friend -- A professional secret -- The elusive Tenderloin -- The struggle of the outliers. E-text prepared by Vince Rice from page images digitized by the Google Books Library Project (https://books.google.com) and generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "O. Henryana: Seven Odds and Ends, Poetry and Short Stories" by O. Henry is a collection of poetry and short stories written in the early 20th century. This compilation encapsulates O. Henry's trademark wit, exploring themes of love, social dynamics, and the human condition through colorful characters and engaging narratives. With a blend of humor and poignancy, the book showcases the author's ability to capture the essence of life, often with unexpected twists. The collection features a range of narratives, including works like "The Crucible," which reflects on the nature of love and sacrifice, and "A Lunar Episode," a surreal exploration of fate and interaction. Other stories, such as "Three Paragraphs" and "A Professional Secret," delve into the struggles of individuals facing harsh realities, often infused with the dilemma of personal choices against societal norms. “The Elusive Tenderloin” offers a humorous take on the legendary New York district, while “The Struggle of the Outliers” reflects on themes of class and aspiration through the eyes of a determined man seeking love across social divides. Overall, O. Henryana encompasses a tapestry of human experiences, brilliantly woven into a charming and thought-provoking anthology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American wit and humor American poetry Short stories, American American fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Poetry Category: Humour Category: American Literature 108337 2025-06-24T12:12:02.161824 text/html 86202 2024-10-17T17:13:49 text/html 123291 2025-06-24T12:12:08.331784 application/epub+zip 123089 2025-06-24T12:12:05.559812 application/epub+zip 104686 2025-06-24T12:12:04.306806 application/epub+zip 295699 2025-06-24T12:12:10.334833 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 284610 2025-06-24T12:12:07.513789 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153171 2022-09-27T22:02:18.688951 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 83992 2023-09-26T10:37:54.280140 text/plain 63978 2024-10-17T17:13:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16698 2025-06-24T12:12:10.456805 application/rdf+xml 19788 2025-06-24T12:12:04.798815 image/jpeg 4261 2025-06-24T12:12:04.550870 image/jpeg 124069 2025-06-24T12:12:02.170926 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia