Publisher's Synopsis
The O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 is a collection of short stories written by various authors and compiled by the O. Henry Memorial Award committee. The book features stories that were selected as winners of the prestigious O. Henry Memorial Award for short fiction in the year 1921.The stories in the book cover a wide range of themes and genres, from romance and drama to mystery and suspense. Each story is unique in its own way, offering readers a glimpse into the lives of diverse characters and their experiences.Some of the notable stories in the collection include ""The Other Room"" by Mary Heaton Vorse, which explores the complexities of marriage and infidelity, and ""The Blue Hotel"" by Stephen Crane, a gripping tale of murder and betrayal set in a remote Nebraska hotel.Overall, the O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 is a must-read for fans of short fiction and anyone who appreciates great storytelling. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary landscape of the early 20th century and showcases some of the finest works of fiction from that era.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.
