O. Henry Biography - Hardcover

The O. Henry Biography, written by C. Alphonso Smith, is a comprehensive account of the life and work of the famous American writer, O. Henry. The book covers the early years of O. Henry's life, his struggles as a young man, and his eventual rise to fame as a prolific short story writer. The author delves into O. Henry's personal life, including his marriages, family, and relationships with other writers of his time. The book also explores the themes and techniques used in O. Henry's writing, as well as the influences that shaped his unique style. With detailed analysis and engaging storytelling, the O. Henry Biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of America's most celebrated writers.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.