| Author |
Henry, O., 1862-1910 |
| Title |
The Four Million
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Tobin's palm -- The gift of the magi -- A cosmopolite in a café -- Between rounds -- The skylight room -- A service of love -- The coming-out of Maggie -- Man about town -- The cop and the anthem -- An adjustment of nature -- Memoirs of a yellow dog -- The love-philtre of Ikey Schoenstein -- Mammon and the archer -- Springtime à la carte -- The green door -- From the cabby's seat -- An unfinished story -- The caliph, Cupid and the clock -- Sisters of the golden circle -- The romance of a busy broker -- After twenty years -- Lost on dress parade -- By courier -- The furnished room -- The brief début of Tildy.
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| Credits |
Project Gutenberg volunteers and revised by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.
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| Summary |
"The Four Million" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The book captures the lives of ordinary people in New York City, offering vivid representations of their struggles, joys, and quirks. Through a blend of humor and poignancy, O. Henry paints a detailed picture of societal dynamics, featuring various characters from different backgrounds who navigate daily challenges in their pursuit of happiness. The opening portion of "The Four Million" introduces readers to the story "Tobin’s Palm," where two friends, Tobin and Jawn, head to Coney Island. Tobin is heartbroken over the disappearance of his sweetheart, Katie, and seeks distractions at the amusement park. During their visit, Tobin consults a palm reader, Madame Zozo, who predicts both good and bad fortune, igniting Tobin's superstitions. The narrative captures their misadventures, from confrontations with strangers to humorously searching for a prophetic man, all layered with O. Henry's signature wit and keen observations of human nature. This sets the tone for the blend of entertainment and deeper social commentary that characterizes the entire collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2776 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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