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CINE-BOOKS What is a good recipe for a love-story? Take a couple madly in love, add some money problems and spice it up with an upcoming Christmas.

The Gift of th…moreWhat is a good recipe for a love-story? Take a couple madly in love, add some money problems and spice it up with an upcoming Christmas.

The Gift of the Magi is a timeless story about sacrifice and love that will never lose its charm and its universal appeal. A beautiful romantic tale that will make you rethink your relationships and force you to go hug the person you love.

Beautiful photorealistic illustrations and music add even more emotion to this insightful story about the rewards of unselfish love. So, sit back, relax and read how Della and Jim, in spite of the lack of money, try to make each other a bit happier and a bit richer in their own way. (less)

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Have there been any short films, movies or video adaptations based on 'The Gift of the Magi'?

Johnny As of 2022, there's been more than a few. To cite just some:
• The Sacrifice (1909)
IMDb #tt0001027 - 0h07m - 6.0/10 - Trivial Popularity
• O. Henry's Fu…moreAs of 2022, there's been more than a few. To cite just some:
• The Sacrifice (1909)
IMDb #tt0001027 - 0h07m - 6.0/10 - Trivial Popularity
• O. Henry's Full House (1952)
IMDb #tt0044981 - 1h57m - 7.2/10 - Low Popularity
• The Gift of the Magi (1958) (TV Movie)
IMDb #tt0438058 - 0h55m - 8.0/10 - Trivial Popularity
• The Gift of Love (1978) (TV Movie)
IMDb #tt0077612 - 1h38m - 6.9/10 - Trivial Popularity
• The Gift of the Magi (1997) (TV Movie)
IMDb #tt1772404 - 0h45m - N/A - Null Popularity
• The Gift of the Magi (2001) (Short)
IMDb #tt0187862 - 0h20m - 5.9/10 - Trivial Popularity
• Gift of the Magi (2010) (TV Movie)
IMDb #tt1785395 - 1h25m - 5.4/10 - Low Popularity
• The Gift of the Magi (I) (2014) (Short)
IMDb #tt4007168 - 0h16m - 7.5/10 - Trivial Popularity

And that's leaving out some of the more obscure adaptations. Not to mention the fact that I'm sure there are more to come. But to be honest, none of these appear to have garnered any mainstream popularity or acclaim, nor does any seem to fall into the category of 'must-watch'.(less)

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How long does it take to read 'The Gift of the Magi'?

Johnny 0h20m—It will vary, but about twenty minutes per a reading of the illustrated edition with ISBN 9780763635305. However, there are nearly 2000 differen…more0h20m—It will vary, but about twenty minutes per a reading of the illustrated edition with ISBN 9780763635305. However, there are nearly 2000 different editions—Some illustrated, some not, some with commentary, etc—so it might be a little less or more depending on what you're reading.(less)

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What age is this book for?

Sabrina I would say any, there’s no explicit scenes but younger audiences may have difficulty understanding. I also think the target audience is adults.
I reco…moreI would say any, there’s no explicit scenes but younger audiences may have difficulty understanding. I also think the target audience is adults.
I recommend anyone older than 12.(less)

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Would you like to see screen version of this book?

Johnny Normally I'd say 'Sure, why not', but with the caliber of the Hollywood remakes and Re-imagineings these days, I think I'd rather they just leave the …moreNormally I'd say 'Sure, why not', but with the caliber of the Hollywood remakes and Re-imagineings these days, I think I'd rather they just leave the story alone.(less)

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