| Author |
Henry, O., 1862-1910 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Stratton, Florence, 1883-1938 |
| LoC No. |
23016416
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| Title |
Postscripts
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Foreword -- The sensitive Colonel Jay -- A matter of loyalty -- Taking no chances -- The other side of it -- Journalistically impossible -- The power of reputation -- The distraction of grief -- A sporting interest -- Had a use for it -- The old landmark -- A personal insult -- Toddlekins -- Reconciliation -- Buying a piano -- Too late -- Nothing to say -- "Goin home fur Christmas" -- Just a little damp -- Her mysterious charm -- Convinced -- His dilemma -- Something for baby -- Some day -- A green hand -- A righteous outburst -- Getting at the facts -- Just for a change -- Too wise -- A fatal error -- Prompt -- The rake-off -- The telegram -- An opportunity declined -- Correcting a great injustice -- A startling demonstration -- Leap year advice -- After supper -- His only opportunity -- Getting acquainted -- Answers to inquiries -- City perils -- Hush money -- Relieved -- No time to lose -- A villainous trick -- A forced march -- Book reviews -- A conditional pardon -- Inconsistency -- Bill Nye -- To a portrait -- A guarded secret -- A pastel -- Jim -- Board and ancestors -- An x-ray fable -- A universal favorite -- Spring -- The sporting editor on culture -- A question of direction -- The old farm -- Willing to compromise -- Ridiculous -- Guessed everything else -- The prisoner of Zembla -- Lucky either way -- The "bad man" -- A slight mistake -- Delayed -- A good story spoiled -- Revenge -- No help for it -- Rileys luck -- "Not so much a tam fool" -- A guess-proof mystery story -- Futility -- The wounded veteran -- Her ruse -- Why conductors are morose -- "Only to lie—" -- The pewee -- The Sunday excursionist -- Decoration Day -- Charge of the white brigade -- An inspiration -- Coming to him -- His pension -- The winner -- Hungry Henry's ruse -- A proof of love -- One consolation -- An unsuccessful experiment -- Superlatives -- By easy stages -- Even worse -- The shock -- The cynic -- Speaking of big winds -- Unknown title -- An original idea -- Calculations -- A valedictory -- Solemn thoughts -- Explaining it -- Her failing -- A disagreement -- An e for a knee -- The unconquerable -- An expensive veracity -- Grounds for uneasiness -- It covers errors -- Recognition -- His doubt -- A cheering thought -- What it was -- Vanity -- Identified -- The apple -- How it started -- Red Conlin's eloquence -- Why he hesitated -- Turkish questions -- Somebody lied -- Marvelous -- The confession of a murderer -- "Get off the earth" -- The stranger's appeal -- The good boy -- The colonel's romance -- A narrow escape -- A years supply -- Eugene Field -- Slightly mixed -- Knew what was needed -- Some ancient news notes -- A sure method.
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| Credits |
Produced by Vince Rice
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| Summary |
"Postscripts" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book showcases O. Henry's early journalistic writings, which reveal his keen insights into human nature, humor, and the characteristics that would later define his celebrated short stories. The collection includes various anecdotes and reflections on life, illustrating the everyday happenings and colorful characters he encountered, primarily during his time working for the Houston Post. At the start of "Postscripts," readers are introduced to a series of humorous vignettes highlighting the quirks of everyday life in Texas. Characters such as Colonel Jay, who mistakenly believes he was insulted, and a Houston man involved in a comedic misunderstanding with his wife, set the tone for the collection's light-hearted narratives. These initial anecdotes demonstrate O. Henry's ability to blend wit and insight while portraying the simplicity and complexities of human interactions, making it clear that the stories will explore a variety of themes—from misunderstandings and relationships to social commentary—all with a distinct humorous flair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American wit and humor
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| Subject |
Short stories, American
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| Subject |
American fiction -- 19th century
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| Subject |
American poetry -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
61734 |
| Release Date |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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