"O. Henry Encore" by O. Henry is a compilation of newly found short stories from the author's early career, giving us insight into his development as a writer. Set against a backdrop of late 19th-century life, these narratives blend humor, romance, and underlying moral lessons, highlighting the complexities of human feelings. Mary Sunlocks Harrell's preface gives background on O. Henry's time in Texas and how these stories were uncovered in the "Houston Post" archives. In the first story, "A Night Errant," we meet a postal worker and a sick boy named Crip and encounter both the city's tough exterior with hidden acts of compassion, revealing that life is full of surprises and profound observations.
O. Henry Encore
By O. Henry
Rediscovered stories reveal a bygone era filled with ordinary people facing life's twists and turns with humor and heart.
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2020-03-29
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About the AuthorWilliam 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.
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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