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O. Henry | | Variant Name: |
William Sydney Porter | | Birth Date: |
September 11, 1862 | | Death Date: |
June 5, 1910 | | Place of Birth: |
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States | | Place of Death: |
New York, New York, United States | | Nationality: |
American | | Gender: |
Male | | Occupations: |
writer |
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 Biography of O. Henry
443 words, approx. 2 pages
 The American short-story writer William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), who wrote under the pseudonym O. Henry, pioneered in picturing the lives of lower-class and middle-class New Yorkers. William Sydney Porter was born in Greensboro, N.C., on Sept. 11,... summary from source:
 Biography of William Sydney Porter
11,835 words, approx. 40 pages
 Perhaps the reputation of no other American writer has undergone a more rapid and drastic reversal than that of William Sydney Porter. Writing under the pseudonym O. Henry during the first decade of the twentieth century, Porter commanded a readership... summary from source:
Biography of O. Henry
5,945 words, approx. 20 pages
When William Sydney Porter had his first book, Cabbages and Kings (1904), published he had only six more years to live. But, with his identity hidden beneath the legendary pen name O. Henry, the fame of his short stories was already firmly established...
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 O. Henry Quotes
2,135 words, approx. 7 pages
O. Henry ( September 11 , 1862 – June 5 , 1910 ) was the pen name of William Sydney Porter , a short-story writer famous for his use of twist endings . Contents 1 Sourced 1.1 The Four Million (1906) 1.2 The Trimmed Lamp (1907) 1.3 The Voice of the...
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 O. Henry Information
3,198 words, approx. 11 pages
O. Henry is the pen name of American writer William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910). Porter's 400 short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, characterization and the clever use of twist...
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 The Washington Post O Henry!
10/31/2004: 881 words, approx. 3 pages THE QUEEN OF SUBTLETIES By Suzannah Dunn. Morrow. 288 pp. $24.95 Novelists and dramatists have long been drawn to the story of Henry VIII and his six unfortunate wives. No wonder. It's got the lot: intrigue, passion, high policy. Because its consequences... summary from source:
The Virginian Pilot O. Henry McDonald.(Local)
01/22/2008: 338 words, approx. 1 pages VIRGINIA BEACH O -- VIRGINIA BEACH - O. Henry McDonald passed away Jan. 19, 2008. He was 67. Predeceased by his parents, Lucille Totty and Joe McDonald, his memory is left to cherish by wife, Babs McDonald; his five children, Angie McDonald, Jody... summary from source:
 The New York Observer As the Bird Turns: Nightingale Ballet Warbles, Wobbles
6/12/2007: 680 words, approx. 2 pagesA pale moon is projected onto the upper-left corner of the backdrop—a moon that turns into a huge eye that blinks and seems to weep. A huddle of dancers in brown suddenly spurt a single red rose. These and other startling effects somewhat animate Christopher... summary from source:
Tango Exploring S&M
6/30/2007: 864 words, approx. 3 pagesEven if you’re not sure what S&M actually entails, the letters alone probably conjure up vivid images: Whips and chains, leather and latex, a tubby guy named The Gimp tugging on his leash as he hungrily eyes Bruce Willis in Pulp Fiction. It’s common to...
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Essay Grade: 75%O. Henry
1,403 words, approx. 5 pages
William Sydney Porter, who wrote under the pseudonym O. Henry, published nearly 200 short stories that drew the attention of the American public. A writer of unique skill and atypical mindset, O. Henry left a significant impact on American literature; especially through the new dimensions he added to the short story genre, the timeless popularity of his works, and his inspiring rise to fame.
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