Download or read book William S Porter O Henry 1862 1910 written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features biographical information on American short-story writer William S. Porter (1862-1910), whose pseudonym was O. Henry, provided by Lone Star Junction. Includes a photograph of Porter.

Download or read book O Henry 101 Stories LOA 345 written by O. Henry and published by Library of America. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate O. Henry: an annotated edition of classic tales by America's master storyteller Texas troubadour, convicted embezzler, and adopted New Yorker William Sidney Porter—better known as O. Henry—was one of the world’s great storytellers. A master of cunning plots and a gifted humorist, he is best known today for his beloved tale “The Gift of the Magi.” But O. Henry’s palette of moods and methods was as expansive as his exuberant imagination. This Library of America volume offers a fresh look at the full range of his literary genius. Here are 101 stories, including such favorites as “The Ransom of Red Chief,” “The Last of the Troubadours,” and “The Cop and the Anthem,” alongside lesser-known and previously uncollected stories, including three early tales published here for the first time. With full annotation and a newly researched chronology of Porter’s life and career, this is a definitive edition for modern readers of a major American writer.

Download or read book O Henry 1862 1910 written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features biographical information on American short-story writer William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), whose pseudonym was O. Henry, provided by Kuusankosken Kaupuninkirjasto. Discusses his life, his career, and his works. Offers a list of selected works by Porter.

Download or read book Sixes and Sevens written by O. Henry and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-24 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixes and Sevens (1911), short stories: "The Last of the Troubadours," "The Sleuths," "Witches' Loaves," "The Pride of the Cities," "Holding Up a Train," "Ulysses and the Dogman," "The Champion of the Weather," "Makes the Whole World Kin," "At Arms with Morpheus," "A Ghost of a Chance," "Jimmy Hayes and Muriel," "The Door of Unrest," "The Duplicity of Hargraves," "Let Me Feel Your Pulse," "October and June," "The Church with an Overshot-Wheel," "New York by Camp Fire Light," "The Adventures of Shamrock Jolnes," "The Lady Higher Up," "The Greater Coney," "Law and Order," "Transformation of Martin Burney," "The Caliph and the Cad," "The Diamond of Kali," "The Day We Celebrate.." "Makes the Whole World Kin" is a short story written by O. Henry (a pen name for William Sydney Porter), allegedly at Pete's Tavern on Irving Place in New York City.he story starts with a young thief walking through a neighbourhood, scouting for his next house. The thief is described as an ordinary man, with no extreme tendencies. The burglar wore a blue sweater. The police would have been baffled had they attempted to classify him. They have not yet heard of the respectable, unassuming burglar who is neither above nor below his station. He wore no masks, dark lanterns, or gum shoes. This burglar of the third class began to prowl. He carried a 88-calibre revolver in his pocket, and he chewed peppermint gum thoughtfully.Once he finds a respectable house, the thief climbs inside through an open window. Once inside, he scouts for valuable items. He discovers, to his amazement, that a light had been left on inside one of the bedrooms. As he walks inside, he finds an old man lying in bed, asleep. The thief wakes the man and instructs him to raise his hands. The old man can only lift one arm and proceeds to inform the thief that he suffers from rheumatism. The thief, shocked at what he hears, lowers the gun and tells his victim that he as well, suffers from the disease. They proceed to exchange words of comfort about the haunting pain, and the young thief asks for tips to dull the swellings. Though both are filled with hope, the old man warns the thief that the pain only gets worse and he must find a way to cope with it, in his later years. The old man, suggests that he have a drink. The young thief invites the old man for a drink at the local pub. He helps the old man get dressed and the two make their way for the bar. Outside the house, the old man realises that he has no money with him - the thief, kindly, offers to pay for the drinks......... "The Duplicity of Hargraves" is a short story by the American writer William Sydney Porter, better known by his pen name: O. Henry. The story was featured in The Junior Munsey, February 1902, and republished in the volume Sixes and Sevens (1911). Summary: Sixty-eight-year-old Major Pendleton Talbot and his practical spinster daughter Lydia move to Washington D.C. The Talbots have fallen from their aristocratic past in the South before the American Civil War and are now quite poor. The pair stay at a boarding house in the nation's capital. There they become acquainted with Henry Hopkins Hargraves, an ambitious actor in vaudeville. Hargraves is seemingly spellbound by the Major's tales of his happier past (of which he is writing a book).Eventually, the Talbots become behind on their rent. The Major seeks the help of their congressman in getting his book published, but to little avail....... 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.

Download or read book Popular Writings of O Henry written by O. Henry and published by Literary Licensing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.

Download or read book Heart of the West written by O. Henry and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heart of the West is a collection of 19 short stories highlighting the complicated relationship between men and women, law and order, honor and obligation. These compelling tales are filled with memorable characters and fascinating conflicts. In Heart of the West, O. Henry explores the illustrious region featuring cowboys, outlaws, rangers and sheepherders. It consists of 19 short stories celebrating the unique culture and happenings in the Old West. “Telemachus, Friend,” follows an unconventional love triangle, while "The Caballero's Way" centers an unexpected tragedy fueled by jealousy and betrayal. This collection features a variety of tales ranging from sentimental romance to humorous adventure. O. Henry breathes new life into the American West with vivid plots and unforgettable characters. This diverse group of stories transports readers to a bygone era of rugged heroes and sinister villains. Originally published in 1904, Heart of the West epitomizes this extraordinary moment in time. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Heart of the West is both modern and readable.

Download or read book Waifs and Strays written by O. Henry and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-05-20 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Waifs and Strays" from O. Henry. American writer (1862-1910).

Download or read book O Henry William Sidney Porter written by Charles Alphonso Smith and published by Sagwan Press. This book was released on 2018-02 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Heart of the West written by O. Henry and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-24 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Early life: William Sidney Porter was born on September 11, 1862, in Greensboro, North Carolina. He changed the spelling of his middle name to Sydney in 1898. His parents were Dr. Algernon Sidney Porter (1825-88), a physician, and Mary Jane Virginia Swaim Porter (1833-65). William's parents had married on April 20, 1858. When William was three, his mother died from tuberculosis, and he and his father moved into the home of his paternal grandmother. As a child, Porter was always reading, everything from classics to dime novels; his favorite works were Lane's translation of One Thousand and One Nights and Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy. Porter graduated from his aunt Evelina Maria Porter's elementary school in 1876. He then enrolled at the Lindsey Street High School. His aunt continued to tutor him until he was fifteen. In 1879, he started working in his uncle's drugstore and in 1881, at the age of nineteen, he was licensed as a pharmacist. At the drugstore, he also showed off his natural artistic talents by sketching the townsfolk.Porter traveled with Dr. James K. Hall to Texas in March 1882, hoping that a change of air would help alleviate a persistent cough he had developed. He took up residence on the sheep ranch of Richard Hall, James' son, in La Salle County and helped out as a shepherd, ranch hand, cook, and baby-sitter. While on the ranch, he learned bits of Spanish and German from the mix of immigrant ranch hands. He also spent time reading classic literature. Porter's health did improve and he traveled with Richard to Austin in 1884, where he decided to remain and was welcomed into the home of the Harrells, who were friends of Richard's. Porter took a number of different jobs over the next several years, first as pharmacist then as a draftsman, bank teller, and journalist. He also began writing as a sideline. Porter led an active social life in Austin, including membership in singing and drama groups. He was a good singer and musician. He played both the guitar and mandolin. He became a member of the "Hill City Quartet," a group of young men who sang at gatherings and serenaded young women of the town. Porter met and began courting Athol Estes, then seventeen years old and from a wealthy family. Her mother objected to the match because Athol was ill, suffering from tuberculosis. On July 1, 1887, Porter eloped with Athol to the home of Reverend R. K. Smoot, where they were married................

Download or read book Roads of Destiny written by O. Henry and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roads of Destiny (1909) is a collection of short stories by American writer O. Henry. Inspired by his experiences as a fugitive and in prison, these stories address themes of crime, poverty, and fate. “A Retrieved Reformation,” perhaps the most notable of the collection’s twenty-two stories, is semi-autobiographical in that it explores the life of a criminal and fugitive who maintains a moral identity while struggling to adjust to life outside of prison. “Roads of Destiny” is the story of a French poet and shepherd named David Mignot. After fighting with his lover Yvonne, he decides to leave his home village of Vernoy in search of fame and adventure. The dreamlike narrative follows him down three paths: one takes him to the home of a wealthy Marquis, where he falls in love with his young daughter; the next leads him to the halls of the king, where he is recruited to act as a body double during a visit to the nearby cathedral; the final one finds him turning back toward home, where he struggles to balance a life of marriage with his poetic calling. In “A Retrieved Reformation,” a safecracker named Jimmy Valentine attempts to lead a quiet life following his release from prison. Using an assumed identity, he settles in Arkansas, where he marries the beautiful daughter of a local banker. Despite his best efforts, however, his criminal past threatens to resurface at every turn. Roads of Destiny is a collection of stories exploring themes of fate and identity by an icon of American literature. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of O. Henry’s Roads of Destiny is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Download or read book The Gentle Grafter written by O. Henry and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-05-20 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Gentle Grafter" from O. Henry. American writer (1862-1910).

Download or read book Ten Favorite Short Stories written by O. Henry and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-16 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: rare edition printed. The American short story writer O. Henry (1862 - 1910) was born under the name William Sydney Porter in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1862. His short stories are well known throughout the world; noted for their witticism, clever wordplay, and unexpected "twist" endings.

Download or read book Sixes and Sevens written by O. Henry and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: O. Henry delivers a popular selection of character-driven stories that capture the humor and heart of everyday citizens as they face unusual or extraordinary circumstances. He offers a unique point-of-view creating a dynamic narrative full of twists and turns.Sixes and Sevens features 25 of O. Henry’s most notable works. This includes “The Last of the Troubadours,” “Makes the Whole World Kin,” and “The Duplicity of the Hargraves.” Each story is more captivating than the next with surprising developments that keep readers guessing. Henry pulls from America’s vast history and landscape to create these remarkable tales. He offers a contemporary take on timeless conflicts, fears and struggles. With Sixes and Sevens, O. Henry creates a distinct world balancing realism and escapism. He’s a masterful storyteller who infuses elements of humor, irony and drama. His writings are full of entertaining circumstances and delightful characters that make for an enjoyable read. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Sixes and Sevens, is both modern and readable.

Download or read book Heart of the West written by O Henry and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-10 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: O. Henry was the pen name of American writer William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 - June 5, 1910). O. Henry short stories are known for wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings.

Download or read book Strictly Business More Stories of the Four Million written by O. Henry and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Strictly Business - More Stories of the Four Million" from O. Henry. American writer (1862-1910).

Download or read book Sixes and Sevens written by O. Henry and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sixes and Sevens" from O. Henry. American writer (1862-1910).

Download or read book Whirligigs written by O. Henry and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whirligigs (1910) is a collection of short stories by American writer O. Henry. Inspired by his experiences as a fugitive and in prison, these stories address themes of poverty and provincial life with humor and abundant empathy. “The Ransom of Red Chief,” the most notable of the collection’s twenty-four stories, is considered one of Henry’s finest works and has been adapted numerous times for television and film. “The Ransom of Red Chief” follows two petty criminals named Bill and Sam, who devise a plan to hold an influential citizen’s son for ransom. They kidnap Johnny Dorset, a ten-year-old boy who soon takes a liking to the pair and gives himself the name “Red Chief.” As Bill and Sam attempt to collect their ransom money, the Red Chief subjects them to tiring games and pranks, causing the two criminals to regret their hasty decision. In “The Whirligig of Life,” a story set in a frontier settlement near the Cumberland Mountains, a Justice of the Peace officiates a divorce between two quarreling settlers. He charges them five dollars for the ceremony, but when the husband realizes he has no money left for alimony, the judge looks for ways to hold onto his hard-earned wages. Whirligigs is a collection of humorous stories by O. Henry, an icon of short story writing. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of O. Henry’s Whirligigs is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.