CLASSIC STORIES OF O. HENRY

“Literature adds to reality it does not simply describe it” said C.S. Lewis one of the greatest English writers of the medieval period. This book contains fascinating and heart-rending love stories that will compel you to go through the book again and again creating deep impressions in your sensitive mind – written by world acclaimed authors such as and Jack London and Charles Dikens. The book has been designed to enrich the young minds with the wonderful assets of English language and literature and to develop their interest in understanding the language inculcating in them the reading habits particularly among the school- going children in the age group of 12 to 18 years studying in higher classes from standard seven to twelve. This book contains an introductory page exclusively about the author his life sketch notable works and achievements along with word meanings of difficult words on each page marked and highlighted in the text for the students convenience and easy understanding of the story. The book is must read for all the students irrespective of their age education and social background. Even the teachers may find it interesting and can recommend the book for senior classes as supplementary reading. Contents: Publisher’s Note Biography of O.Henry Past One At Rodney’s The Girl and The Graft The Robe of Peace Proof of The Pudding Babes in The Jungle The Ransom of Red Chief The Ramble in Aphasia A Night in New Arabia The Gold That Glittered