100 Selected Stories  (English, Paperback, Henry O)

In this collection, readers are introduced to 100 Short Stories by a master of the genre, O. Henry.

Summary of the Book

In a career that spanned a mere 16 years, O. Henry left behind a legacy of writing defined in 300 short stories. His stories touched the hearts of readers and are remembered for their light tones and warm characterization. In this collection, 100 unabridged and complete stories have been selected from The Four Million, The Heart of the West, The Trimmed Lamp, The Gentle Grafter, Strictly Business, Options, Six & Sevens, Roads of Destiny, The Voice of the City, Whirligigs and The Rolling Stones. Together they form a memorable collection that summarizes the essence of Henry's writing.

About O. Henry

William Sydney Porter, better known by his pseudonym O. Henry, was an American writer. Best remembered for his short stories, his stories were characterized by their twist endings, wordplay and comic tone which endeared the characters to the readers even though the stories were short.

Some of his major works are: Cabbages and Kings, The Ransom of the Red Chief, The Gift of the Magi and The Princess and the Puma.