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Cabbages and Kings
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Interlinked short stories forming a loose novel set in Anchuria, a fictional Central American country where O. Henry coined the term "banana republic," depicting political intrigue and local life. Suited to readers of classic American short fiction and O. Henry's writing.
O. Henry
William Sydney Porter, better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer known primarily for his short stories, though he also wrote poetry and non-fiction. His works include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Caballero's Way", "The Duplicity of Hargraves", and "The Ransom of Red Chief", as well as the novel Cabbages and Kings. Porter's stories are known for their naturalist observations, witty narration, and surprise endings.
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