100 Selected Stories / O. Henry

This collection presents one hundred of O. Henry’s most celebrated short stories, showcasing his signature blend of wit, vivid character sketches, surprising twists, and warm human insight. Spanning settings from turn‑of‑the‑century New York to the wide Texas prairies, it offers a richly varied panorama of ordinary people whose lives are illuminated by comedic details and heartfelt moments, all delivered in O. Henry’s lively, economical prose .

Technical details:

• Number of pages: approximately 735–768

• Publication year: 1995 (Wordsworth Classics edition; some listings note August 1997)

• Publisher: Wordsworth Editions (Classics series)

• Language: English

• ISBN‑10: 1853262412

• ISBN‑13: 978‑1853262418