The Gift of the Magi
No. of pages 224
Published: 1997
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"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry tells the heartwarming story of a young couple, Jim and Della, who are deeply in love but financially struggling. As Christmas approaches, they each want to give the other a special gift. Della sells her long, beautiful hair to buy a platinum chain for Jim's treasured watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy a set of combs for Della’s hair. On Christmas Eve, they reveal their sacrifices, realizing that true love is not about material gifts but the willingness to put each other's happiness above their own. Their story embodies the spirit of selflessness and love. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 1997 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .
Born William Sydney Porter in 1862, O. Henry lived a turbulent life including a brief spell in jail on a charge of embezzlement. Whilst there, he began writing and, once released, made a name for himself as a prolific short-story writer. He has ten collections and over 600 short stories in print. He died in 1910. P. J. Lynch is one of today's most talented and revered illustrators. He has twice won the Kate Greenaway Medal, in 1995 for The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey, and in 1997 for When Jessie Came Over the Sea (9780744569636). He is also the illustrator of the bestselling A Christmas Carol and East O' the Sun and West O' the Moon (9781844284986). P. J. lives in Dublin.