Henry, O.

A prolific American short-story writer, William Sydney Porter is best known under his pen name of O. Henry. He was the master of revelations and wrote about the life of ordinary people in New York City. He wrote stories based on his first hand experiences, both in Texas and in New York City. In 1907, he published many of his Texas stories in The Heart of the West, a volume that includes 'The Reformation of Calliope,' 'The Caballero's Way', and 'The Hiding of Black Bill.' He published over 300 stories and gained worldwide acclaim as America's favourite short story writer.

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A prolific American short-story writer, William Sydney Porter is best known by his pen name O. Henry. He was the master of revelations and wrote about the life of ordinary people in New York City.;