1. The Gift of the Magi – O. Henry
A poor couple secretly sells their most valuable possessions to buy gifts for each other, showing true love and sacrifice.
2. The Last Leaf – O. Henry
An old painter saves a sick girl’s life by giving her hope through his final artwork, showing selfless sacrifice.
3. The Tell-Tale Heart – Edgar Allan Poe
A man commits a crime and is slowly driven mad by guilt, proving that conscience cannot be escaped.
4. The Necklace – Guy de Maupassant
A woman’s desire for wealth leads her into years of hardship, teaching a lesson about pride and contentment.
5. The Lottery – Shirley Jackson
A peaceful village follows a shocking tradition, showing how blindly following customs can be dangerous.
6. The Monkey’s Paw – W. W. Jacobs
A magical object grants wishes, but each wish brings tragic consequences, warning against interfering with fate.
7. The Open Window – Saki (H. H. Munro)
A nervous man is fooled by a clever girl’s imagination, highlighting irony and humor.
8. The Old Man and the Sea – Ernest Hemingway (short novel)
An old fisherman struggles against nature and proves that true success lies in courage and determination.
9. Animal Farm – George Orwell (novella)
Animals rebel against humans, but power corrupts them, showing how revolutions can fail.
10. The Happy Prince – Oscar Wilde
A statue and a bird help the poor through sacrifice, teaching compassion and kindness.
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