"Cabbages and Kings" by O. Henry is a series of interconnected tales set in the fictional Latin American country of Anchuria, where political corruption and personal dramas blend together. The story kicks off in Coralio, a coastal town buzzing with rumors after President Miraflores runs off with the country's money. As an American investor named Frank Goodwin tries to get involved with the situation surrounding Miraflores and an opera singer involved, the book explores themes of greed, love, and revolution, all wrapped up in O. Henry's signature style, blending suspense with a hopeful feel.
Cabbages and Kings
By O. Henry
In a land of political chaos and stolen fortunes, an American finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of money and romance.
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2001-08-01
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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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