Heart of the West (The Worlds Best Reading)

Leatherbound Hardcover 245 pages. Condition Fine Issued with NO Dust Jacket. Reader's Digest World's Best Reading Reprint edition 1993. Handsome brown boards with brown leather 1/8 spine and gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. No shelf wear. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.

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O. Henry was the pen name of American writer William Sydney Porter. This is a collection of his short stories. O. Henry was known for his clever use of wordplay, ironic twists, and memorable characters, and "Heart of the West" is a compilation of his Western-themed stories. These stories often incorporate humor, wit, and a touch of sentimentality, making them distinctive within the genre.

The stories in "Heart of the West" typically revolve around characters living in the American West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. O. Henry's stories often focus on the lives of cowboys, outlaws, settlers, and other figures who populated the frontier landscape. Despite the Western setting, O. Henry's signature style shines through, as he delves into the quirks of human nature and uses unexpected plot twists to create engaging narratives.

You can expect to find O. Henry's characteristic blend of humor, irony, and keen insight into the human condition. If you're interested in Western-themed short stories with a unique literary flair, O. Henry's "Heart of the West" offers an enjoyable and thought-provoking reading experience.