O. Henry
William Sydney Porter (11 Sep 1862 – 5 June 1910) better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer who wrote more than 381 short stories. Porter's works include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Duplicity of Hargraves" and "The
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William Sydney Porter (11 Sep 1862 – 5 June 1910) better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer who wrote more than 381 short stories. Porter's works include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Duplicity of Hargraves" and "The Ransom of Red Chief". His stories are known for their surprise endings and witty narration. Porter also wrote poetry and non-fiction. Porter's legacy includes the O. Henry Award, an annual prize awarded to outstanding short stories
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