"Strictly Business: More Stories of the Four Million" by O. Henry is a compilation of short stories set in early 1900s New York City, where everyday people chase dreams of love and success amidst the city's harsh realities. One tale follows vaudeville performers Bob Hart and Winona Cherry, who team up to perform Bob’s sketch, "Mice Will Play". Bob is drawn to Cherry's talent and believes they can achieve success together. However, Cherry's focus is more on financial security than the flashy lifestyle of showbiz, revealing a practical approach to her career. This introduction showcases the blend of comedy and realism in Henry's writing, while showing how people in show business struggle to balance ambition and pragmatic desires against the hard truths of their industry.
Strictly Business: More Stories of the Four Million
By O. Henry
Amidst the vibrant backdrop of New York City, characters grapple with ambition, love, and the pursuit of stability in a world full of challenges and unexpected twists.
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About the AuthorWilliam Sydney Porter, better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer known primarily for his short stories, though he also wrote poetry and non-fiction. His works include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Duplicity of Hargraves", and "The Ransom of Red Chief", as well as the novel Cabbages and Kings. Porter's stories are known for their naturalist observations, witty narration, and surprise endings.
William Sydney Porter, better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer known primarily for his short stories, though he also wrote poetry and non-fiction. His works include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Duplicity of Hargraves", and "The Ransom of Red Chief", as well as the novel Cabbages and Kings. Porter's stories are known for their naturalist observations, witty narration, and surprise endings.
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