The Gift of the Magi (Diversion Classics)
By O. Henry
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One of O. Henry's most-loved short stories, THE GIFT OF THE MAGI is perfect for the holiday season. In this heartwarming tale, a young couple of limited means contemplates buying Christmas gifts for each other, with unexpected results.
O. Henry
O. Henry (1862–1910) was the pseudonym of American author William Sidney Porter. Arrested for embezzlement in 1895, he escaped the police and fled to Honduras, where he wrote Cabbages and Kings (1904). On his return to the United States, he was caught, and served three years before being released. He became one of the most popular short story authors in history, known for his wit, surprise endings, and relatable, everyman characters.
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Reviews for The Gift of the Magi (Diversion Classics)
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Gift of the Magi is a true Christmas inspiration. Jim and Delia's gifts to each other, or rather what they do to get those gifts is truly touching. O'Henry writes a story of warmth and giving. He always makes me think about Christmas in the way I believe it was meant to be - a feeling of giving more than receiving. Isn't this what we should be doing at this time of year - putting others before ourselves?
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Beautiful edition of the well loved classic. Art is more adult style than most kid book style. Lovely lovely book.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This is not the version of my book I wanted to add here today. I recently acquired a very old copy of this story, in a hard cover, box version, with lovely illustrations by Kevin King that was owned by either my stepfather in his childhood or his mother.
I still kind of both love and do not love this story. It's such a great love, to each give up their most precious object because they decide the joy of the one with them is worth even more than that, and yet it is a story ridiculed to irony. So I'm just....waffly on it.
It gets a three. But I'm still insanely pleased to have this specific copy of it, with it's age and person history. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is book has short five story.Every story is interesting. Of cause,my favorite story is the gift.......This story is about love.I think the auther want to tell us love is more important than money.It is simple, but in fact we don't undersrand.This book gave me the chance I think it.I want to read this.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A beautiful story of true love, sacrifice, and compassion. A classic.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5O. Henry's classic of loving intentions gone awry, with classically lovely illustrations.The type-face is a bit hard to read, although it is a nice one.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is my favorite short story in all the world. I read it again every Christmas.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Gift of the Magi has been told in many forms, and many movies have been made following the storyline, albeit sometimes loosely. O. Henry's Christmas packs a huge message in a little box and reminds us of what we should be holding dear.I am very fond of this story, and am pleased to add it to my collection of read-aloud Christmas books for my family.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5I recently reread this little tale, and remembered reading it before. Back then I thought the moral was never give up your things for a person. Now I know better, it is, "the gift is not important, the intention behind it is key".
In this little story two people are destitute an desperate to get each other a gift of value. They wind selling off there most prized possessions to buy each other something used with that very possession. In the end they are both pleased with each other's thoughtfulness and set the gifts aside to make dinner.
This is a good story to be reading this time of year; to remind ourselves that being together with loved ones is the best gift for the holidays. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I've often heard adaptations of this story but the original is quite good.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A short story that highlights the meaning of a gift and what you would do to get one? Would you sell your most prized possession? What would be the consequences of losing that possession? A short easy to read classic story that is normally told at Christmas time.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This book has 4 stories. I like first story,"The Gift of the Magi".Poor people and for the other two for Christmas,choose a gift in exchange for their precious things, is a heartwarming story.Loving gift choice for couples who are poor, young, friendly and available over the mood to read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Lisbeth Zwerger illustrates O. Henry's classic tale of a young couples' sacrifices in finding perfect Christmas gifts for each other. It is a touching story about love and unselfishness, and especially relevant during the Christmas season. Zwerger's illustrations are incredibly soft and flowing without sacrificing detail, bringing new dimension to this familiar story. Although a picture book, the thought provoking themes of the story make this more appropriate for upper elementary and older. I would recommend this as a good addition to a school library or public children's collection.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I love most of O. Henry's stories. I remembering reading this and wanting a love like this for myself.