The Voice of the City, Further Stories of the Four Million

The voice of the city – is a collection of short stories, which was published in 1919 and written by O. Henry. He was an American writer, recognized master of the short story. His short stories are characterized by subtle humor and unexpected endings. He is one of the most famous comedians in world literature. O. Henry created a unique panorama of American life at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, in grotesque situations he conveyed the contrasts and paradoxes of his era, which opened up space for people with business acumen, whom the game of chance either elevates to the pinnacle of success, then overthrows to the very bottom of life. This collection contains 25 short stories.