Pharaoh and the chorale

"Pharaoh and the chant" is a story written by the American prose writer of the 19th century O. Henry (English O. Henry, 1862-1910). *** Sopi is a professional New York beggar. The main purpose of his life is the Island, where the prisoners are kept in exceptionally comfortable conditions. Other well-known works of the author are novels "Scarlet Dress", "Caliph and Ham," "The Moment of Victory", "In the Attic", "So Live People", "A Thousand Dollars", "The Brilliant of the Goddess Kali" and "The Last Troubadour". O. Henry, whose real name is William Sidney Porter, is considered the founder of the "fairy tale of a big city" genre, where flashing humor combines with profound philosophical meaning.