欧·亨利短篇小说精选(果麦经典)

His clever surprises are what make these tales so memorable. I wonder if he planned each twist or let the stories evolve naturally.

The tone shifts so seamlessly — I’m curious if that contrast was intentional or just a reflection of the era’s social realities.

The stories subtly critique social class and morality, but I wonder how much was meant to be a reflection versus a critique of early 20th-century America.