Show Top reviews from the United StatesThere was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2022 I don't think I've read this since grade school, if at all. I think we all know the twist ending, but despite of that, it's a very sweet story. It's wonderfully written, with an efficient economy of words. Might be a good tale to read aloud to the family at Christmas-time, if you don't mind tearing up a little in their company. Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2022 O. Henry was the pen name of American author William Sydney Porter, who became well known at the beginning of the last century for his short stories with sudden plot turns and surprise endings. This particular story is too well known for me to have to indulge in a summary -- and it is short enough for anyone to read in a single sitting. This story has been imitated, translated, parodied and very nearly plagiarized for over a hundred years now. Definitely worth reading in its original form. Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022 This is a story with a life-long message and I recommend this book for yourself and as a gift for someone else. Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2022 The "Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry is probably familiar to most English language readers. This edition is a book by itself, with no other stories. It is beautiful. Mr. Lynch's illustrations are what makes it spellbinding. He has captured love between man and woman, newlyweds, struggling in a harsh winter in the very early years of the 20th century, in New York City. To read it, aloud, in the presence of squabbling couples of today has a calming effect on the parties. Petty complaints and quarrels are forgotten and the duo look forward to a bright and loving future with each other. This book, this PARTICULAR book, is that powerful. Find it if you can, most likely in a used book store, or perhaps online. I note that you will not be able to buy my copy: It is now a treasured member of my library. Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2022 “The Gift of the Magi” is stylistically typical O.Henry short story. Like most O. Henry short stories it is highly readable. It can be read in one sitting. It is a Christmas Story. I like the story and it is one of my favorite O. Henry short stories. I first read it in grade school and it was completely comprehensible. Some of O. Henry’s short stories do include dated vernacular in regard to nationality. I do not think this story has that issue. This particular story was available free on Kindle. Of course it represents an unbeatable value for an iconic short story. This is an enjoyable reading experience. Thank You… Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2022 Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2016 It is that time of year again to do mellow. Traditionally at Christmas I have posted a review of one of the children’s books in French that I once read to my kids in the days of yore. But I have run out of those books, and am not purchasing any more until the grandkids arrive… So, I recalled one from my own youth. Admittedly, I had never read this before, and only saw the movie, faithfully shown on TV at Christmas, but thanks to Kindle I was able to read it in much less time than watching the movie. O. Henry was an American short story writer who lived from 1862 to 1910, and alas drank himself to death. This is his most popular story, and it has endlessly been produced, modified and even parodied. Mrs. James Dillingham Young, more commonly called Della, has scrimped and saved, and bargained hard with merchants, but only has a $1.87 to show for it, and she needs $21 to buy the watch chain for her husband’s most prized position: an inherited gold watch.. She decides to sell her most prized position, her luxuriant long hair, and secures 20 bucks. Meanwhile, her husband is on the same wavelength… and it does not require much imagination to guess the actions he undertakes to obtain a valued gift for his wife. Each sacrifices what is most precious to them for the other, negating the utility, but not the meaning of their sacrifice. In the written version of the story, O. Henry provided the following anti-brand statement, long before brands became a dominant consideration: “properly proclaiming its value by substance alone and not by meretricious ornamentation – as all good things should do.” A straightforward Christmas tale on that ever so elusive true meaning thereof: 4-stars. Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2020 any time of the year. O. Henry was an American writer from the late 19th century to very early 20th. This extremely short story is arguably his most famous piece and it’s been reproduced for stage and screen a bazillion times, never getting old. The premise is a young married couple with very little resources, each having a single prized possession beyond their love for each other. Their greatest desire is to give the other something special for Christmas and in order to make that happen, they sacrifice their own prized item. Of course, at the time of receiving the gift from each other, the sacrifices made have a significant impact of what’s been given to them but the greatest gift of all is their unconditional love for each other. It will take about 20 minutes to read this story that will last a lifetime in your heart. Great opportunities for family discussions about giving, caring, priorities, gifts. A must have for your library📚 Christmas 🎄 in July 2020 #22 Top reviews from other countries5.0 out of 5 stars A great read Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2017 This is a wonderful read, the story is beautifully written and touch's on the subject of sacrificing the most valuable items to be able to get a gift for a loved one. O. Henry concludes the story in this way: "The magi, as you know, were wise men—wonderfully wise men—who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents. Being wise, their gifts were no doubt wise ones, possibly bearing the privilege of exchange in case of duplication. And here I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat who most unwisely sacrificed for each other the greatest treasures of their house. But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest. Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi." A story that teaches us that love is more important than a gift at Christmas. This is a timeless classic. 5.0 out of 5 stars A Personal Favourite Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2015 I have always enjoyed the stories of O Henry, the pen name of William Porter, but this is such a story that for me has such simplicity, but also such eloquence that it has become one of my all time favourite short stories. With a couple on the bread line, it is difficult for them to buy each other a present for Christmas, but as you read here they do succeed, but at the end of the day are the presents really that practical? Poignant, and with a certain level of irony near the end this story is full of pathos and isn’t just relevant to Christmas. This story can be used at any time of the year when presents are bought, and is still current and will always be so whilst there are people suffering from poverty. If you are looking for something short but thoughtful, and that will stir up your emotions, then this is an ideal piece. 4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story, but … Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2021 Lovely short story, but don’t read the introduction, which crassly reveals the key points, taking away from the pleasure of discovery at the author’s hands. This relates specifically to the version under Asin B098F56Y5N (be aware that Amazon bungs all reviews of a particular title together regardless of publisher or editor). 1.0 out of 5 stars Cheap price, but still not worth the money! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2020 Lovely storyline but dreadfully written. I should've looked into the author before buying it. Illiterates may have lovely ideas for stories but, oh boy, are they hard to decipher. This extremely short story must've been written before proof readers were invented! 5.0 out of 5 stars A story which celebrates the kindest chambers of the human heart. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2021 This is a wonderful story about the love between a loving and impoverished couple and their sincerest hopes to give each to the other their heart’s desire. Why did O. Henry write The Gift of Magi?It's rumored that O. Henry wrote "The Gift of the Magi" in a hurried two or three hours because he was past deadline—and that may be true. But it's because he knew such great love that he was able to pen it so quickly. It's also why I re-read his short story every year at this time.
Is the Gift of Magi a real story?'The Gift of the Magi' is a well-known story by William Sydney Porter, who used the pen name O. Henry. The story tells of a couple who each sell their most precious possession to buy a Christmas present for the other.
Who published The Gift of the Magi?The Gift of the Magi eBook by O. Henry | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster.
Where did O. Henry wrote Gift of the Magi?The story was allegedly written at Pete's Tavern on Irving Place in New York City. The story was initially published in The New York Sunday World under the title "Gifts of the Magi" on December 10, 1905. It was first published in book form in the O. Henry anthology The Four Million in April 1906.
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