The Gifts of the Magi

The book includes stories by the famous American writer O. Henry, recognized as a master of novellas with unexpected twists.

Its heroes are either simply "little people" of big New York, or light-hearted and cheerful artists and writers, or guys from rough gang neighborhoods and their touchingly loyal girlfriends, or inhabitants of the Wild West - cowboys, ranchers, farmers. Their plots are always captivatingly engaging, and the resolutions are swift and unexpected.

All of them are full of subtle humor, unexpected comparisons, and unpredictable conclusions.

The heroes of the stories are noble and romantic, inventive and resourceful, optimistic and full of life, and they find a way out of any situation.