Publisher's Synopsis
The O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1920 is a collection of short stories written by various authors. The book is named after William Sydney Porter, also known as O. Henry, who was an American short story writer. The stories in this collection were chosen as winners of the O. Henry Memorial Award, which is given annually to the best short stories published in American and Canadian magazines. The book contains a total of 20 stories, each written by a different author. The stories cover a wide range of topics, from love and romance to crime and mystery. Some of the stories are set in rural areas, while others take place in cities. The characters in the stories come from different walks of life, and their experiences reflect the diversity of American society in the early 20th century.The O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1920 is a great read for anyone who enjoys short stories. The stories are well-written and engaging, and they offer a glimpse into the lives of people from different parts of the United States. The book is also a valuable resource for writers who want to study the craft of short story writing, as it showcases some of the best examples of the genre from the early 20th century. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves literature and wants to explore the rich tradition of American short story writing.Betty Medill would marry him and she wouldn't marry him. She was having such a good time that she hated to take such a definite step. Meanwhile, their secret engagement had got so long that it seemed as if any day it might break off of its own weight. A little man named Warburton, who knew it all, persuaded Perry to superman her, to get a marriage license and go up to the Medill house and tell her she'd have to marry him at once or call it off forever. This is some stunt--but Perry tried it on December the twenty-ninth.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.
