Cabbages and Kings: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Cabbages and Kings is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Henry, O. (1862–1910).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Cabbages and Kings" by O. Henry is a novel published in 1904 made up of interlinked short stories set in the fictitious Republic of Anchuria, a Central American country. Inspired by O. Henry's time in Honduras, the book weaves together loosely connected episodes featuring characters who appear, disappear, and occasionally return. The novel introduces the now-famous phrase "banana republic" to describe Anchuria's fruit-dependent economy and the American companies that influenced its politics. Each story ultimately connects in unexpected ways.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Cabbages and Kings
- Author credits: Henry, O. (1862–1910)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Short Stories
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