"The Gift of the Magi" is a heartwarming and enduring short story penned by the American author O. Henry, originally published in 1905. Set against the backdrop of the Christmas season, this timeless tale captures the spirit of selflessness, sacrifice, and love. The story revolves around a young married couple, Jim and Della, who are deeply devoted to each other but facing financial hardship. With Christmas approaching and limited means at their disposal, each is determined to find the perfect gift to express their love ...
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"The Gift of the Magi" is a heartwarming and enduring short story penned by the American author O. Henry, originally published in 1905. Set against the backdrop of the Christmas season, this timeless tale captures the spirit of selflessness, sacrifice, and love. The story revolves around a young married couple, Jim and Della, who are deeply devoted to each other but facing financial hardship. With Christmas approaching and limited means at their disposal, each is determined to find the perfect gift to express their love for the other. In a twist of fate, both Jim and Della decide to sell their most prized possessions to purchase gifts for each other, unbeknownst to the other's plan. Jim sells his cherished pocket watch to buy Della a set of combs for her beautiful, long hair, while Della cuts and sells her lustrous hair to purchase a chain for Jim's treasured watch. When they exchange gifts on Christmas Eve, they are met with both joy and bittersweet realization of the sacrifices they have made for one another. "The Gift of the Magi" is a poignant exploration of the true meaning of love and the importance of selflessness in relationships. O. Henry's masterful storytelling, coupled with its timeless themes of sacrifice and generosity, continues to resonate with readers of all ages, making it a beloved classic that reminds us of the enduring power of love and the beauty of giving from the heart.
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The Gift of the Magi is one of many short stories written by O. Henry (1862-1910). Love and sacrifice are the dominant themes in this story. It concludes with an ironic twist. In fact, I use this story to teach my eighth graders the literary term of irony. Despite a few challenging vocabulary words, it can be easily understood, read aloud, and discussed in about thirty minutes. Again, this is a great story to teach not only about love and sacrifice but irony as well. Highly recommended.
KatieReads
Jan 31, 2008
Not the original version
The story has been changed from the original O. Henry version. Instead of a husband and wife, the characters are a brother and sister. I wish I had known this before I bought it for my husband for Christmas.
