O. Henry Selected Stories

by O. Henry

Overview

Enter the lively world of O. Henry's enduring tales with this exciting collection, which includes four of his most popular works: "The Four Million," "The Voice of the City," "The Trimmed Lamp," and "Options." Look through the bustling streets of New York City, where every corner contains a tale waiting to be told. From the difficulties of everyday living to surprising turns of fate, O. Henry's distinctive wit and skilled observation illustrate the human experience in all of its intricacies. Each story is a jewel, providing glimpses into the lives of characters as they manage love, sorrow, ambition, and chance with wit and tenderness. Explore the pages of these classic short stories and see why O. Henry is still one of America's most acclaimed storytellers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789361901690
Publisher:	Infinity Spectrum Books
Publication date:	03/02/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	654
File size:	848 KB

About the Author

O. Henry was the pen name of William Sydney Porter (1862-1910) was a prolific American short story writer. Initially trained as a pharmacist, Porter began his writing career as a journalist and worked on his stories on the side. After being accused of embezzling money from a bank he worked for, he fled to Honduras. He returned to the US upon the death of his wife and was sentenced to five years in prison. It was during this time that he began to have his first stories published. He later moved to New York and began writing stories in earnest. Some of his most famous stories include "Gift of the Magi" and "The Caballero's Way" which introduced the character, the Cisco Kid.