O. Henry
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O. Henry was an American short story writer who lived from 1862 to 1910 and became famous for his cleverly plotted tales often featuring unexpected twists at the end. His stories, which typically captured the lives of ordinary people in New York City and other American settings, have remained widely read and influential in the development of the modern short story form.
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- Born
- 11 September 1862
- Died
- 5 June 1910
- Works
- 454
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Writing · Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His stories are known for their surprise endings.
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William Sydney Porter (born William Sidney Porter; September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer known primarily for his short stories, though he also wrote poetry and non-fiction. His works include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Caballero's Way", "The Duplicity of Hargraves", and "The Ransom of Red Chief", as well as the novel Cabbages and Kings. Porter's stories are known for their naturalist observations, witty narration, and surprise endings.
Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, Porter worked at his uncle's pharmacy after finishing school and became a licensed pharmacist at age 19. In March 1882, he moved to Texas, where he initially lived on a ranch, and later settled in Austin, where he met his first wife, Athol Estes. While working as a drafter for the Texas General Land Office, Porter began developing characters for his short stories. He later worked for the First National Bank of Austin, while also publishing a weekly periodical, The Rolling Stone.
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