"The Voice of the City: Further Stories of the Four Million" by O. Henry is a collection that vividly paints a picture of New York City life in the early 1900s. The collection uses short stories to focus on stories of love, dreams, and insightful looks at society, mirroring all the activity within city limits. The collection opens with a story "The Voice of the City," where a narrator tries to understand the city's total experience by interacting with unique people such as Billy, a bartender, and a girl named Aurelia. The stories are humorous yet thought-provoking, revealing the heart of a city always on the move while suggesting themes that are expanded upon as the collection progresses.
The Voice of the City: Further Stories of the Four Million
By O. Henry
In a collection depicting stories of the early 1900s, life's complexities come alive through characters navigating love, ambition, and the societal hum of a vibrant metropolis.
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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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