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A study guide for O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi", excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Short Stories for Students series. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Short Stories for Students for all of your research needs.
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A study guide for O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" - Gale
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