O. Henry Biography - C Alphonso Smith - Bog

The O. Henry Biography by C. Alphonso Smith is a comprehensive account of the life and work of the famous American writer, O. Henry. The book delves into the personal and professional experiences that shaped O. Henry's unique writing style and his enduring legacy in American literature. Smith explores O. Henry's early life, his time spent in prison, and his eventual rise to literary fame. The book also includes a detailed analysis of O. Henry's most famous works, including ""The Gift of the Magi"" and ""The Ransom of Red Chief."" Through interviews with family members, friends, and colleagues, as well as extensive research, Smith provides a detailed and engaging portrait of one of America's most beloved authors. This biography is a must-read for anyone interested in O. Henry's life and work, as well as those interested in the history of American literature.1916. Illustrated. A biography of Sydney Porter (O. Henry) who was the most popular short story writer of his time. His stories typically revolved around two of his favorite themes, the situation of the impostor and fate as the one unavoidable reality of life. Another device he used was the surprise ending, usually coming about through coincidence. He was the founder of the humorous weekly The Rolling Stone. When the weekly failed, he joined the Houston Post as a reporter and columnist. He was convicted of embezzling money, although there's much debate over his actual guilt, and while in prison he started to write short stories. His first work, Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking appeared in McClure's Magazine. After emerging from prison Porter changed his name to O. Henry. He then moved to New York and wrote a story a week for the New York World, also publishing in other magazines. Contents: The Life and the Story; Vogue; Ancestry; Birthplace and Early Years; Ranch and City Life in Texas; The Shadowed Years; Finding Himself in New York; Favorite Themes; and Last Days. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.