Question

Write a short note about William Sydney Porter

Answer 1

William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His stories are known for their surprise endings. In his day he was called the American answer to Guy de Maupassant. While both authors wrote plot twist endings, O. Henry's stories were considerably more playful, and are also known for their witty narration.

Most of O. Henry's stories are set in his own time, the early 20th century. Many take place in New York City and deal for the most part with ordinary people: policemen, waitresses, etc.

Answer 2

William Sydney Porter, known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His stories are known for their surprise endings.

O. Henry was born in Greensboro, North Caroline on September 11, 1862 and died on June 5, 1910. His father was a physician. His mother died of tuberculosis, when he was three.

A few of his popular short stories are "After Twenty Years" , "The Gift of the Magi" , "The Cop and the Anthem" , The Ransom of Red Chief" , "A Retrieved Reformation" and "The Third Ingredient".

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