O. Henry
O. Henry was the undisputed master of the American short story with a surprise ending, writing with compassion and wit about the ordinary lives of New Yorkers and Southerners. His name became synonymous with the twist-ending tale.
Works
- The Gift of the MagiShort story of a poor couple's sacrifice and love at Christmas
- The Four MillionStory collection depicting the lives and struggles of ordinary New York City inhabitants
- The Trimmed LampStory collection of working women and their relationships in New York City
- Cabbages and KingsNovel set in a fictional Caribbean nation depicting political adventure and treasure
- Heart of the WestStory collection of Texas ranch life and western adventure