The Gift of the Magi

Written by O. Henry

Narrated by Naco

The Gift of the Magi: A Special Christmas Edition - Includes Candle-Making Tutorial and Exclusive Audiobook!

In "The Gift of the Magi," O. Henry weaves an exciting and touching narrative that encapsulates the true spirit of Christmas. At a time when one dollar and eighty-seven cents are all that Della has to buy a gift for her beloved Jim, this story takes us on a journey of love, sacrifice, and generosity. Della and Jim are a young couple facing financial hardships, but what they lack in material resources is compensated by the love they share. With Christmas approaching, they are willing to make surprising sacrifices to give each other a special gift. The author, O. Henry, known for his talent in creating captivating short stories, presents us with a timeless tale that continues to touch the hearts of readers of all ages. "The Gift of the Magi" is a reminder that, at Christmas and at all times, love and generosity are the greatest gifts we can give and receive.

This special edition is a must-read for the holiday season and beyond. The book also includes an exclusive tutorial for creating amazing Christmas candles, accompanied by a QR Code that leads you to an audiobook specially designed with care to meet the needs of those facing challenges in reading.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Troia
• Release date: Dec 13, 2023
• ISBN: 9786588436714

O. Henry

O. Henry (1862-1910) was an American short story writer. Born and raised in North Carolina, O. Henry—whose real name was William Sydney Porter—moved to Texas in 1882 in search of work. He met and married Athol Estes in Austin, where he became well known as a musician and socialite. In 1888, Athol gave birth to a son who died soon after, and in 1889 a daughter named Margaret was born. Porter began working as a teller and bookkeeper at the First National Bank of Austin in 1890 and was fired four years later and accused of embezzlement. Afterward, he began publishing a satirical weekly called The Rolling Stone, but in 1895 he was arrested in Houston following an audit of his former employer. While waiting to stand trial, Henry fled to Honduras, where he lived for six months before returning to Texas to surrender himself upon hearing of Athol’s declining health. She died in July of 1897 from tuberculosis, and Porter served three years at the Ohio Penitentiary before moving to Pittsburgh to care for his daughter. While in prison, he began publishing stories under the pseudonym “O. Henry,” finding some success and launching a career that would blossom upon his release with such short stories as “The Gift of the Magi” (1905) and “The Ransom of Red Chief” (1907). He is recognized as one of America’s leading writers of short fiction, and the annual O. Henry Award—which has been won by such writers as William Faulkner, John Updike, and Eudora Welty—remains one of America’s most prestigious literary prizes.