The Gift of the Magi

Henry, O.

ISBN 10 : 0871917750 ISBN 13 : 9780871917751

Editeur : Creative Co, 1980

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

O. Henry's classic tale of the wisest gifts of Christmas, brought to life by P.J. Lynch's extraordinary art, is itself a gift to share and treasure.

In a shabby New York flat, Della sobs as she counts the few coins she has saved to buy a Christmas present for her husband, Jim. A gift worthy of her devotion will require a great sacrifice: selling her long, beautiful hair. Jim, meanwhile, has made a sacrifice for Della that is no less difficult. As they exchange gifts on Christmas Eve, the discovery of what each has done fills them with despair, until they realize that the true gifts of Christmas can be found more readily in their humble apartment than in any fine store. O. Henry paints a masterly portrait of unfaltering love, a haven from the harsh world outside. The poignancy of his story is captured in P.J. Lynch's eloquent art, wherein every glance, every gesture, tells a subtle truth.

Biographie de l'auteur

William Sydney Porter—later to be known as O. Henry—was born in North Carolina in 1862. Known for his surprise endings and ability to capture the hope and pathos of ordinary people, Henry is best remembered for his stories about New York City. The Gift of the Magi was written in 1906, four years before his death.

Lisbeth Zwerger was born in Vienna, where she later studied at the Academy of Art. Internationally renowned as one of the finest contemporary illustrators of children's literature, Zwerger chose The Gift of the Magi as the first American story she illustrated.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Creative Co
• Date d'édition: 1980
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0871917750
• ISBN 13: 9780871917751
• Reliure: Belle reliure
• Illustrateur: Glaser Byron
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible