Roads of Destiny
Roads of Destiny, published in 1909, is a collection of twenty-two stories by O. Henry. The title story follows a young French shepherd-poet who leaves his village and meets the same fate by three different roads. Other stories range from New York to the West, the South and Central America, among them "The Guardian of the Accolade," "The Passing of Black Eagle," "A Retrieved Reformation," about a reformed safecracker, "Cherchez la Femme," "Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking," "Two Renegades" and "The Lonesome Road." The collection shows O. Henry's quick humor, tricky plots and sympathy for rogues and drifters. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Roads of Destiny
Roads of Destiny by O. Henry can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Roads of Destiny online?
Yes. Roads of Destiny opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Roads of Destiny free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Roads of Destiny is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Roads of Destiny in the public domain?
Yes. Roads of Destiny by O. Henry is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Roads of Destiny?
About 6 h 27 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Roads of Destiny?
Roads of Destiny by O. Henry is filed under "Short Stories" in the Vinteuil library.
