O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1919

Published in 1919, 'O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1919' is an anthology compiled by Blanche Colton Williams, featuring a selection of short stories that honor the legacy of O. Henry. This collection showcases narratives that explore themes of realism, human emotion, and social interactions, reflecting American life in the aftermath of World War I. The volume includes the prize-winning story 'England to America' by Margaret Prescott Montague, which delves into the complexities of friendship and loss through the experiences of an American lieutenant in England. The book also details the criteria and deliberations of the Committee of Award responsible for selecting the best stories of the year.