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Classics · WarmA poor young couple each sacrifice a treasure to buy a gift
The Gift of the Magi
by O. Henry
See it on Amazon1905Easy readFast pace
What it is about
Jim and Della, a poor New York couple, each sell their most prized possession to buy the other a Christmas present. O. Henry’s short story is a classic of irony and love.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy classic novels that have stayed in print, with a warm mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Christmas · Love · Sacrifice
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