內容簡介
內容簡介 就要過聖誕節了,一對窮困的年輕夫婦,將送什麼樣的「麥琪的禮物」給對方呢?一對追逐藝術的年輕夫婦,因為家境貧困,難以施展抱負,為了對方不放棄藝術,他們各自編造了一個美麗的謊言,做出巨大的「愛的犧牲」;當「財神和愛神」都降臨時,當「最後一片葉子」飄落下來時,世界又將會發生怎樣的變化……本中文書介出自《世界經典故事: 麥琪的禮物》幼福文化事業股份有限公司出版Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith."
作者介紹
作者介紹 O. HenryO. Henry (1862-1910) had a short but colourful life. Born William Porter in Greensboro, North Carolina, he initially worked as a pharmacist before moving into journalism. In 1896 he was arrested for embezzling funds while working as a bookkeeper for a bank. In a moment of madness, he absconded on his way to the courthouse before his trial and fled to Honduras for six months. He returned to face trial after learning that his wife was dying of tuberculosis and served three years in jail. While in prison, he adopted the pen name O. Henry, and after his release he found great fame and popularity as a short story writer.