After Twenty Years and Mammon and the Archer

When two friends reunite after a twenty-year absence, the limits of friendship become evident. Painting two distinct portraits of people who have grown apart, O. Henry explores themes of friendship, loyalty and trust. ¶ In Mammon and the Archer, the pursuit of love, and the love of money go head-to-head for dominance in a timely engagement. ¶ Famous for his unexpected plot twists, O. Henry was not only a master at the craft of writing the short story, but explored deep themes that still resonate today.