The Four Million

In this landmark collection named for the four million inhabitants of New York City, O. Henry gives voice to the citys overlooked masses-the shop girls, clerks, waiters, and working-class dreamers who make the metropolis pulse. Through twenty-five masterfully crafted tales filled with his signature wit and surprise endings, he transforms everyday urban life into something magical. From Coney Island to Fifth Avenue, from basement apartments to fine restaurants, these stories paint an unforgettable portrait of life in Americas greatest city at the turn of the twentieth century. Includes "The Green Door," "The Gift of the Magi," "Man About Town," and many more.