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For several years in the early 1900s O.Henry was one of the most widely read short story writers in the United States. Even today, some of his stories are considered classics. What elements in "The Gift
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For several years in the early 1900s O.Henry was one of the most widely read short story writers in the United States. Even today, some of his stories are considered classics. What elements in "The Gift of the Magi" might account for his continued popularity?

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"The Gift of the Magi" remains a popular story for its sentimental narrative, with moral lessons around Christmas time. With timeless themes of youth, love, relationships, money struggles and Christmas it remains universally popular.
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