Famous books by o henry

Author whose famous, witty short stories often have surprise endings. The true adventurer goes forth aimless and uncalculating to meet and greet unknown fate. Henry was an american writer whose short stories are known for wit, wordplay and clever twist endings. After twenty years was featured as the short story of the day on thu, sep 28, 2017. His stories expressed the effect of coincidence on character through humour, grim. His father, algernon sidney porter, was a medical doctor. Henry james, om april 15, 1843february 28, 1916, son of henry james sr.

William sydney porter, more famous by his pen name o. Henry has 1208 books on goodreads with 254726 ratings. Short stories from 100 selected stories, by o henry. Henry s stories were considerably more playful, and are also known for their witty narration. Most stories were set in new york and the characters were ordinary people. The book launched capotes career as a novelist after becoming an instant bestseller. Henry, the north carolinaborn author was famous for his o. Henry short stories are known for wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings. What was the name of o henrys most famous book answers. O henry books biography and list of works author of the gift of. Henry, and includes related images and first published information as well. Henry is known for entertaining and clever short stories. His most famous short story, the gift of the magi, epitomizes his style.

Henry, american shortstory writer whose tales romanticized the commonplacein particular the life of. Some of his famous works include the gift of the magi, the ransom of red chief, and memoirs of. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. His first novel, other voices, other rooms was published in 1948 under an advance capote was granted by random house. Project gutenberg offers 62192 free ebooks for kindle, ipad, nook, android, and iphone. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the best short stories of o. Henry endings and popular short stories in the earlytwentieth century. Henry james books biography and list of works author. The words are taken from the popular song by harry williams im afraid to come home in the dark 1907. Henry, the pen name of william sydney porter, was born in 1862 in. Algernon sidney porter mary virginia swaim, died from consumption when o. The first table of contents at the very beginning of the ebook lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. One of the most famous books containing parables is the bible, and o. Henry modern library hardcover kindle edition by henry, o.

Henrys stories are set in his own time, the early years of the 20th century. Here is a list of some of his famous stories with a short summary for each. Henrys first collection, cabbages and kings, appeared in 1904. He went to school, where his aunt was the teacher, and worked in a drugstore owned by. His bestknown works include the gift of the magi, the ransom of red chief, and the cop and the anthem. This story is featured in our collection of shortshort stories to read when you have five minutes to spare. Cabbages and kings 1904, novel consisting of linked stories. Selected and with an introduction by bennett cerf and van h. His stories typically revolved around two of his favorite themes, the situation of the impostor and fate as the one unavoidable reality of life. Add after twenty years to your own personal library. O henry is best noted for his wit, characterization and twist endings. Henry s stories are set in his own time, the early 20th century.

Truman capote biography, books and facts famous authors. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, career, achievements and timeline. Henrys full house, a production based on five of o. Henry, pseudonym of william sydney porter, original name william sidney porter, born september 11, 1862, greensboro, north carolina, u. Henry was the most popular short story writer of his time. Henrys best and well known stories as well as lesser known works. Jk rowlings most famous book or series of books is harry potter.

It was not anger, nor surprise, nor disapproval, nor horror, nor any of the sentiments that she had been prepared for. Henrys early childhood and adolescence greatly influenced his literary style and voice. Henry s best and well known stories as well as lesser known works. Henry award in 1957 and the national book award in 1972 for her immense contribution to the world of english literature. Henrys complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability.

He was born william sidney porter on september 11, 1862, in greensboro, north carolina. Henry was the pen name of american writer william sydney porter september 11, 1862 june 5, 1910. Best o henry stories list of stories written by o henry. Henry s rich canon of work reflected his widerange of experiences and is distinctive for its witticism, clever wordplay, and unexpected twist endings. Henry was just three years old, so he was raised by his paternal grandmother and his aunt. The final selection of the thirtyeight stories in this collection offers for the readers delight those tales honored almost unanimously by anthologists and those that represent, in variety and balance, the best work of americas. Henry, including the gift of the magi, and the best short stories of o. Henry provided an embarrassment of riches for the compilers of this volume. Isbn 9783193029591 9783193029591 softcover, hueber verlag gmbh, 2009. He spent much of his life in europe and became a british subject shortly before his death. Henry and compare prices find signed collectible books by o. This list has the most popular stories written by american writer o. Each of us, when our days work is done, must seek our ideal, whether it be love or pinochle or.

He went to texas in 1882 and worked at various jobsas teller in an austin bank 189194 and as a newspaperman for the houston post. His father, algernon sidney porter, was a physician. Because of some time spent in jail, porter didnt want to use his own name for his stories, so he used a pseudonym, or a pen name. Henry moved to new york city in 1902 and from december 1903 to january 1906 he wrote a story a week for the new york world, also publishing in other magazines.

Henry fielding 22 april 1707 8 october 1754 was an english novelist and dramatist known for his earthy humour and satire, and as the author of the comic novel tom jones. Henry 1862 1910 was an american short story author whose real name was. Henry s early career aspirations were unfocused and he wandered. O henry wrote primarily about his own time the early 20th century. Henry, american shortstory writer whose tales romanticized the commonplace in particular the life of. He also holds a place in the history of law enforcement, having used his authority as a magistrate to found the bow street runners, which some have called londons first police force. Henry has 644 books on goodreads with 254633 ratings. Another device he used was the surprise ending, usually coming about through coincidence. His eyes were fixed upon della, and there was an expression in them that she could not read, and it terrified her. A link is provided where possible for easy online reading. Henry 1862 1910 was an american short story author whose real name was william sydney porter. Indicted in 1896 for embezzling bank funds actually a result of technical mismanagement, porter fled to a reporting job in new orleans, then to honduras.