The Ransom of Red Chief and other stories

The Ransom of Red Chief and other stories

The short stories of American writer O. Henry are known all over the world. But what attracts readers to them so much? O. Henry is a master of creating thrilling stories with unexpected twists.
In his stories, the author touches on... themes of love, betrayal, the injustices of life, and hope for a bright and happy future. Thus, "The Ransom of Red Chief", the first story in this collection, tells the tale of two con men in need of money. To earn it, Bill and Sam decide to do the unthinkable: they want to kidnap the son of one of the townspeople and demand a ransom for him. They succeed, of course, but is everything as rosy as it seems? The answer to this question can be found on the pages of this book. This and other equally interesting stories await you in this collection. Enjoy!
The text of the stories is presented in the original: without adaptations or abbreviations.

Author: О. Генри

Printhouse: AST

Series: Exclusive Classics Paperback

Age restrictions: 6+

Year of publication: 2024

ISBN: 9785171607876

Number of pages: 384

Size: 180х114х18 mm

Cover type: soft

Weight: 276 g

ID: 1625629

The short stories of American writer O. Henry are known all over the world. But what attracts readers to them so much? O. Henry is a master of creating thrilling stories with unexpected twists.
In his stories, the author touches on themes of love, betrayal, the injustices of life, and hope for a bright and happy future. Thus, "The Ransom of Red Chief", the first story in this collection, tells the tale of two con men in need of money. To earn it, Bill and Sam decide to do the unthinkable: they want to kidnap the son of one of the townspeople and demand a ransom for him. They succeed, of course, but is everything as rosy as it seems? The answer to this question can be found on the pages of this book. This and other equally interesting stories await you in this collection. Enjoy!
The text of the stories is presented in the original: without adaptations or abbreviations.

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