Provides critical analyses of three short stories by O. Henry and includes biographical information about the author, plot summaries for each story, information about O. Henry's travels, and other related topics.

Biography of William Sydney Porter ("O. Henry") -- Plot summary of/list of characters in/critical views on "The gift of the magi" -- Plot summary of/list of characters in/critical views on "A municipal report" -- Plot summary of/list of characters in/critical views on "The furnished room".