The Ransom of Red Chief: Simplified For Modern Readers
“ThRansom of Red Chief”(1910) is the O. Henry short story that continues to entertain. This is the original story—ony word order and difficult vocabulary have been updated. End notes, interpretation, and discussion of major themes follow the text. Biographical information on O. Henry included. Accelerated Reader AR Quiz No. 7937 EN Fiction IL: UGBL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1.0. Modern readers will better understand and appreciate this amusing short story. For more short stories in easy to understand modern English search for George Lakon.