Roads of Destiny

by O. Henry

Overview

The American master of the short story presents twenty-two tales, including "A Retrieved Reformation," that twist and turn in unexpected ways.

One of the most popular authors of his day, O. Henry penned stories that surprised and delighted his many fans. His characters were people whom readers knew from places they recognized, everyday folks who sometimes found themselves in sticky, shocking, and sobering situations. This volume includes many of O. Henry's most recognizable works, including "A Retrieved Reformation," which was inspired by his own experience being imprisoned. It was adapted into a Broadway play and subsequently three film versions.

"The story has its gentle humor and is easy to understand, which I believe, can be suitable for many types of readers from booklovers to new readers. Moreover, anyone who wants to find a story with surprising plot, or twisted ending then 'A Retrieved Reformation' can be the right choice." —Write to Interact on "A Retrieved Reformation"

Product Details

BN ID:	2940160999159
Publisher:	Interzone Press
Publication date:	01/31/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

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.