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The stories of the US short-story writer O. Henry, real name William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), are characterised by their irony and by their surprise endings, which became something of a signature of a good O. Henry short story.
O. Henry (1862 - 1910) was an American short story author whose real name was William Sydney Porter. Henry's rich canon of work reflected his wide-range of experiences and is distinctive for its witticism, clever wordplay, and unexpected twist endings.
100 Selected Stories. O. Henry. Wordsworth Editions, 1995 - Fiction - 735 pages. With a new Introduction by Professor Cedric Watts, M.A., Ph.D. This selection of a hundred of O. Henry's...
This collection of short stories by O. Henry gives the reader a wonderful selection of characters from the United States of 100 years ago.
Aug 9, 2023 · O. Henry’s masterful storytelling, replete with wit and warmth, ensures that his legacy as one of the greatest short story writers remains undiminished. For readers, both old and new, his tales are an everlasting treasure, offering both entertainment and profound insights into the human heart.
Jun 17, 2020 · O Henry's finest stories is a showcase for the sheer varienty of one of America's best-loved short story writers. They are marked by coincidence and surprise endings as well as compassion and high humour. "Selected stories."
O’Henry’s short stories had become classic examples of American modernist literature. The book, The Best Short Stories of O’Henry, showcased 38 short stories by O’Henry. Every story there appeared didactic and good-humored, and the household morals came from often witty culminations.
