Publisher's Synopsis
The O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 is a collection of short stories written by various authors, all of whom were recipients of the O. Henry Memorial Award. The award was established in 1918 in honor of the American writer William Sydney Porter, who wrote under the pen name O. Henry. The stories in this collection were selected by a panel of judges and represent some of the best examples of American short fiction from the early 20th century. The themes and styles of the stories vary widely, but all are marked by their wit, humor, and keen observation of human nature. Some of the notable authors featured in this collection include Sherwood Anderson, Edna Ferber, and Ring Lardner. Overall, the O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and the art of the short story.One day, after the leaves had turned red and brown and the mornings grown chilly, a crowd of people, strangers to him, arrived at Oak Knob. Then out of the house with Thompson came a big man in tweed clothes, and the two walked straight to the curious young dogs, who were watching them with shining eyes and wagging tails.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
