WULOLIFE
The Last Leaf/Author: O. Henry/Publisher: Shanghai Translation Publishing House
The Last Leaf/Author: O. Henry/Publisher: Shanghai Translation Publishing House
Description
Introduction · · · · · ·
O. Henry is one of the most outstanding short story writers in the United States and even in the world. This anthology carefully selects 30 works of the author. In addition to representative works such as "The Last Leaf" and "The Cop and the Anthem", it also selects some works that are rarely seen in other anthologies, thus more comprehensively reflecting the author's creative style. In addition, the translator also ingeniously divides it into five topics, namely "Social Novels", "Romance Novels", "Rogue and Con Novels", "Detective Novels", and "Philosophical and Symbolic Novels", which is also a highlight of this anthology that is different from other anthologies. The translator made a concise and persuasive analysis of these works in the preface, which will help readers better understand and appreciate them.
About the Author
O. Henry is one of the most outstanding short story writers in the United States and even in the world. Most of his works depict the hardships, bitterness and helplessness of ordinary people. His writing style is light, the language is humorous, and he is famous for his unexpected endings.