O. Henry (1862 - 1910) was the pseudonym of William Sydney Porter, one of the greatest American short story writers of the 19th century. His romanticized stories, often with unpredictable endings, became his trademark and made him one of the most popular authors of his time. A prolific and talented writer, O. Henry was always an optimist, and in his work, there is no place for bitterness and despair. In this precious collection, part of the Best Short Stories Collection, the reader will be introduced to this great American writer through thirteen of his finest stories.
