The O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1919 is a collection of short stories written by various authors. The book is named after William Sydney Porter, who was a famous American short story writer known by his pen name O. Henry. The stories in this collection were chosen as winners of the O. Henry Memorial Award Prize, which was established in 1918 to honor the best short stories published in American magazines. The book contains a total of 20 stories that cover a wide range of themes and genres, from romance and adventure to mystery and satire. Each story is unique and showcases the author's writing style and creativity. Some of the notable stories in the collection include ""The Dancers"" by Margaret Turnbull, ""The Innocent Adventuress"" by Mary Hastings Bradley, and ""The Little Frenchman and His Water Lots"" by George Pope Morris. Overall, the O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1919 is a must-read for anyone who enjoys short stories and wants to explore the works of some of the best American writers of the time. The book is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring legacy of O. Henry's contributions to American literature.I was before one of those difficult positions unavoidable to a man of letters. My visitor must have some answer. He had come back for the manuscript of his memoir and for my opinion. It was the twilight of an early Washington winter. The lights in the great library, softened with delicate shades, had been turned on. Outside, Sheridan Circle was almost a thing of beauty in its vague outline; even the squat ridiculous bronze horse had a certain dignity in the blue shadow.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.