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Henry O - Author
1862-1910
American
It couldn’t have happened anywhere
but in little old New York.

O. Henry

O. Henry was the pen name of William Sydney Porter (1862 – 1910) an America writer who has achieved lasting fame through his short stories. He began writing while in prison after being found guilty of embezzlement, and was a prolific writer until his early death resulting from his heavy drinking. While he has received little praise from the critics, his stories continue to be hugely popular with the readers around the world.

Books by O. Henry