Author: O. Henry
Publisher: Amz Jay
ISBN: 3985108129
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. The main idea of "The Gift of the Magi" is that the value of a gift is in the giver, rather than the gift itself. Jim and Della, out of their love for each other, purchased a gift that required them to sacrifice something that was precious to them.
The Gift of the Magi
Author: O. Henry
Publisher: Amila Jay
ISBN: 3986779213
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 11
Book Description
"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.
Publisher: Amila Jay
ISBN: 3986779213
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 11
Book Description
"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.
Good and Perfect Gifts
Author: Barry Moser
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
ISBN: 9780316585439
Category : Christmas
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Based on the classic story in which a husband and wife sacrifice treasured possessions in order to buy each other Christmas presents.
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
ISBN: 9780316585439
Category : Christmas
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Based on the classic story in which a husband and wife sacrifice treasured possessions in order to buy each other Christmas presents.
The Gift of the Magi and Other Short Stories
Author: O. Henry
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486110079
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Sixteen captivating stories by one of America's most popular storytellers. Included are such classics as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Last Leaf," and "The Ransom of Red Chief."
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486110079
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Sixteen captivating stories by one of America's most popular storytellers. Included are such classics as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Last Leaf," and "The Ransom of Red Chief."
The Gifts of the Magi
Author: Carolyn Vaughn
Publisher: Bulfinch Press
ISBN: 9780821225615
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A wonderful Christmastime keepsake that explores the first Christmas gifts. This book tells the story of the Magi & their journey & explains the symbolism & the significance of their gifts.
Publisher: Bulfinch Press
ISBN: 9780821225615
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A wonderful Christmastime keepsake that explores the first Christmas gifts. This book tells the story of the Magi & their journey & explains the symbolism & the significance of their gifts.
The Gift of the Magi (Illustrated)
Author: O. Henry
Publisher: Amz Jay
ISBN: 3985108129
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. The main idea of "The Gift of the Magi" is that the value of a gift is in the giver, rather than the gift itself. Jim and Della, out of their love for each other, purchased a gift that required them to sacrifice something that was precious to them.
Publisher: Amz Jay
ISBN: 3985108129
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. The main idea of "The Gift of the Magi" is that the value of a gift is in the giver, rather than the gift itself. Jim and Della, out of their love for each other, purchased a gift that required them to sacrifice something that was precious to them.
The Gift of the Magi
Author: O. Henry
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0241627966
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. O. Henry is one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century and a true master of the short story. This selection of tales ranges from Christmas in New York to the cattle-lands of Texas, taking in con men, clerks, shop assistants, tramps and tricksters. They all highlight O. Henry's comic eye, his gift for evoking speech and setting, and his unique approach to life's quirks of fate. 'His stories are perfectly executed mini-classics' Washington Post
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0241627966
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. O. Henry is one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century and a true master of the short story. This selection of tales ranges from Christmas in New York to the cattle-lands of Texas, taking in con men, clerks, shop assistants, tramps and tricksters. They all highlight O. Henry's comic eye, his gift for evoking speech and setting, and his unique approach to life's quirks of fate. 'His stories are perfectly executed mini-classics' Washington Post
Classics Illustrated
Author: William Bryan Jones, Jr.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476651019
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 505
Book Description
In its expanded third edition, this definitive work on Classics Illustrated explores the enduring series of comic-book adaptations of literary masterpieces in even greater depth, with twice the number of color plates as in the second edition. Drawing on interviews, correspondence, fanzines, and archival research, the book covers in full detail the work of the artists, editors, scriptwriters, and publishers who contributed to the success of the "World's Finest Juvenile Publication." Many previously unpublished reproductions of original art are included, along with new chapters covering editor Meyer Kaplan, art director L.B. Cole, and artist John Parker; additional information on contributions from Black artists and scriptwriters such as Matt Baker, Ezra Jackson, George D. Lipscomb, and Lorenz Graham; and a complete issue-by-issue listing of significant international series.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476651019
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 505
Book Description
In its expanded third edition, this definitive work on Classics Illustrated explores the enduring series of comic-book adaptations of literary masterpieces in even greater depth, with twice the number of color plates as in the second edition. Drawing on interviews, correspondence, fanzines, and archival research, the book covers in full detail the work of the artists, editors, scriptwriters, and publishers who contributed to the success of the "World's Finest Juvenile Publication." Many previously unpublished reproductions of original art are included, along with new chapters covering editor Meyer Kaplan, art director L.B. Cole, and artist John Parker; additional information on contributions from Black artists and scriptwriters such as Matt Baker, Ezra Jackson, George D. Lipscomb, and Lorenz Graham; and a complete issue-by-issue listing of significant international series.
1/2/3/4 for the Show
Author: Lewis W. Heniford
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
An invaluable guide to small-cast, one-act plays, describing more than 2,200 plays.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
An invaluable guide to small-cast, one-act plays, describing more than 2,200 plays.
Books That Build Character
Author: William Kilpatrick
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671884239
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
William Kilpatrick's recent book Why Johnny Can't Tell Right from Wrong convinced thousands that reading is one of the most effective ways to combat moral illiteracy and build a child's character. This follow-up book--featuring evaluations of more than 300 books for children--will help parents and teachers put his key ideas into practice.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671884239
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
William Kilpatrick's recent book Why Johnny Can't Tell Right from Wrong convinced thousands that reading is one of the most effective ways to combat moral illiteracy and build a child's character. This follow-up book--featuring evaluations of more than 300 books for children--will help parents and teachers put his key ideas into practice.
Essential Documents of American History
Author: Bob Blaisdell
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486811816
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
This compact volume offers a broad selection of the most important documents in American history: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Emancipation Proclamation as well as presidential speeches, Supreme Court decisions, Acts and Declarations of Congress, essays, letters, and much more. The compilation of more than 150 documents, dating from 1606 to 1865, starts with the First Charter of Virginia, issued by King James I, and concludes with the abolition of slavery, as stated in the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution. Many of the selections recapture the voices of great Americans, from Powhatan's speech to Captain John Smith at Jamestown and the Pilgrims' Mayflower Compact to Benjamin Franklin's Plan of Union, Tecumseh's address to the Choctaws and Chickasaws, Frederick Douglass' "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?", and several orations by Abraham Lincoln. Brief introductions to each document place the works in historical context.
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486811816
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
This compact volume offers a broad selection of the most important documents in American history: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Emancipation Proclamation as well as presidential speeches, Supreme Court decisions, Acts and Declarations of Congress, essays, letters, and much more. The compilation of more than 150 documents, dating from 1606 to 1865, starts with the First Charter of Virginia, issued by King James I, and concludes with the abolition of slavery, as stated in the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution. Many of the selections recapture the voices of great Americans, from Powhatan's speech to Captain John Smith at Jamestown and the Pilgrims' Mayflower Compact to Benjamin Franklin's Plan of Union, Tecumseh's address to the Choctaws and Chickasaws, Frederick Douglass' "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?", and several orations by Abraham Lincoln. Brief introductions to each document place the works in historical context.