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The Gift of the Magi - O. Henry (1862-1910)

"The Gift of the Magi," by O. Henry is another Christmas classic about sacrifice and love. Read more about this work.

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The Gift of the Magi
I still remember the first time I heard "The Gift of the Magi" read. There's something about the story that comes off great when it's being told to you -- a certain timelessness, or transcendence. I don't remember if it was before or after I heard "The Ransom of Red Chief" ...

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Read the full text of O Henry's "The Gift of the Magi," his famous Christmas story about sacrifice.

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