Portrait of O. Henry

O. Henry

William Sydney Porter, 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 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.

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O. Henryana: Seven Odds and Ends, Poetry and Short Stories

"O. Henryana: Seven Odds and Ends, Poetry and Short Stories" by O. Henry is a collection of poetry and short stories written in the early 20th century...

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Cabbages and Kings

"Cabbages and Kings" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The book is set in the fictitious Latin Ameri...

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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of O. Henry

"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of O. Henry" by O. Henry is a collection of various short stories and works by the author, compiled in the early...

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Options

"Options" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The stories reflect O. Henry's signature style of wit and...

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The Gift of the Magi

"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry is a poignant short story written in the early 20th century, specifically during the early 1900s. The narrative rev...

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Postscripts

"Postscripts" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book showcases O. Henry's early journalistic writings...

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O. Henry Encore

"O. Henry Encore" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. This book compiles previously unpublished tales a...

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The Trimmed Lamp, and Other Stories of the Four Million

"The Trimmed Lamp, and Other Stories of the Four Million" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century, likely a...

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Sixes and Sevens

"Sixes and Sevens" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories published during the late 19th century. The stories often revolve around the themes of...

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The Four Million

"The Four Million" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The book captures the lives of ordinary people ...

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Strictly Business: More Stories of the Four Million

"Strictly Business: More Stories of the Four Million" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The book exp...

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Heart of the West

"Heart of the West" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This work explores themes of love, identity,...

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Roads of Destiny

"Roads of Destiny" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The book explores themes of fate, chance, and t...

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Whirligigs

"Whirligigs" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories likely written during the early 20th century. The book explores various themes and character...

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The Voice of the City: Further Stories of the Four Million

"The Voice of the City: Further Stories of the Four Million" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. This ...

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Rolling Stones

"Rolling Stones" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This final volume draws from O. Henry's extensive bod...

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Waifs and strays [part 1]

Project Gutenberg's transcription omits part 2 of the book, consisting of critical and biographical comment on O. Henry by various authors.

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The Gentle Grafter

"The Gentle Grafter" by O. Henry is a collection of humorous short stories written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the misadventur...

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Heart of the West [Annotated]

"Heart of the West [Annotated]" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories set in the American West, crafted in the late 19th century. This work cap...

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