欧·亨利最出色的短篇小说可以列入世界优秀短篇小说之列,《麦琪的礼物》又是最受人推重的一篇。他是精于艺术构思的,让我们从他的艺术匠心中汲取智慧。1先看他设计情节的匠心。欧·亨利非常熟悉小市民生活的方方面面,自称是纽约400万小市民中的一员。从这篇小说看,显然他发现 O’Henri’s most outstanding short stories can be listed in the world’s best short stories. The gift of Maggie is one of the most highly praised. He is skilled in art conceiving. Let us draw wisdom from his artisans. 1 First look at his ingenuity in designing plots. O. Henry is very familiar with all aspects of the lives of the people and claims to be a member of the 4 million New York City people. From this novel, apparently he found