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The Cop and the Anthem

By: O. Henry
Narrated by: Markham Anderson
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The Cop and the Anthem is a short story by O. Henry. It includes several of the classic elements of an O. Henry story, including a setting in New York City, an empathetic look at the state of mind of a member of the lower class, and an ironic ending.Public Domain (P)2016 Caracolivres Anthologies & Short Stories Classics Short Stories United States World Literature Witty
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