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O. Henry

Waifs and Strays

1917

Summary of the Collection of Short Stories

Microsummary: A posthumous collection of O. Henry's short stories that showcase his ironic twists, gentle humor and local-color flavor of characters that have become his trademark style. The final story, "The Snow Man," was left unfinished by O. Henry and completed by a friend.

The Red Roses of Tonia

The Red Roses of Tonia (Henry)

Round the Circle

Round the Circle (Henry)

The Rubber Plant's Story

The Rubber Plant's Story (Henry)

Out of Nazareth

Out of Nazareth (Henry)

Confessions of a Humorist

Confessions of a Humorist (Henry)

The Sparrows in Madison Square

The Sparrows in Madison Square (Henry)

Hearts and Hands

Hearts and Hands (Henry)

The Cactus

The Cactus (Henry)

The Detective Detector

The Detective Detector (Henry)

The Dog and the Playlet

The Dog and the Playlet (Henry)

A Little Talk About Mobs

A Little Talk About Mobs (Henry)

The Snow Man

The Snow Man (Henry)