The Gift of the Magi

First published in 1905, O. Henry's masterpiece,

The Gift of the Magi, is a moving short story that highlights the plight of the poor at Christmastime. Desperately in love but destitute, Della and Jim try to find ways to drum up the cash for presents for one another, but in the end find they have sacrificed too much along the way. An ode to love and a warning against the consequences of capitalism,

The Gift of the Magi has stood the test of time and has sadly never been more relevant.