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100 1 _aHenry, O.,
_d1862-1910
245 1 0 _aRoads of Destiny
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1999
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roads_of_Destiny_(short_story_collection)
500 _aRelease date is 1999-02-01
505 0 _aRoads of destiny -- The guardian of the accolade -- The discounters of money -- The enchanted profile -- "Next to reading matter" -- Art and the bronco -- Phoebe -- A doubled-dyed deceiver -- The passing of Black Engle -- A retrieved reformation -- Cherchez la femme -- Friends in San Rosario -- The fourth in Salvador -- The emancipation of Billy -- The enchanted Kiss -- A departmental case -- The renaissance at Charleroi -- On behalf of the management -- Whistling Dick's Christmas stocking -- The halberdier of the little Rheinschloss -- Two renegades -- The lonesome road.
508 _aE-text prepared by John Bickers and Dagny and revised by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.
520 _a"Roads of Destiny" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The book explores themes of fate, chance, and the unexpected turns life takes, with a particular emphasis on how momentary decisions can significantly influence one's destiny. The opening story introduces David Mignot, a young poet who leaves his village after a quarrel with his love, Yvonne, aiming to pursue fame and fortune. The opening of "Roads of Destiny" presents David's ill-fated journey as he embarks on a path filled with unforeseen circumstances. Straying from his original route, he encounters a mysterious pair—a gentleman and a lady—whose subsequent misfortunes draw him into an entangled situation. David's quick decision to aid them thrusts him into an unexpected marriage proposal warped by pressure from the powerful Marquis de Beaupertuys. Navigating themes of love, obligation, and the unpredictability of fate, this initial narrative sets the tone for O. Henry's characteristic irony, showcasing how one choice can alter the course of a life forever. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aShort stories, American
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1646
999 _c43762
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