The "Collected Works of O. Henry" features a rich assortment of his short stories, celebrated for their wit, wordplay, and twist endings. O. Henry, the pen name of William Sidney Porter, often captured the lives and struggles of ordinary people in early 20th-century America. His tales explore themes of love, sacrifice, and the unpredictability of fate. Through characters from various walks of life, O. Henry paints a vivid picture of urban existence, showcasing both humor and poignancy. The collection invites readers to engage with the complexities of human nature, making it a timeless part of American literature. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 252 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Legare Street Press .

Born William Sydney Porter in 1862, O. Henry lived a turbulent life including a brief spell in jail on a charge of embezzlement. Whilst there, he began writing and, once released, made a name for himself as a prolific short-story writer. He has ten collections and over 600 short stories in print. He died in 1910. P. J. Lynch is one of today's most talented and revered illustrators. He has twice won the Kate Greenaway Medal, in 1995 for The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey, and in 1997 for When Jessie Came Over the Sea (9780744569636). He is also the illustrator of the bestselling A Christmas Carol and East O' the Sun and West O' the Moon (9781844284986). P. J. lives in Dublin.