Waifs and Strays

by O. Henry

Overview

One of the most famous pseudonym's in history, the name O. Henry evokes wordplay that is dazzling, inventive, wry, and humorous. O. Henry began writing short stories as a prison inmate, and he quickly fine tuned his skills behind the bars and developed into an excellent story-teller. The distinctive characteristic of O. Henry's short stories is the ironic twist at the end, which never fails to surprise and entertain. O. Henry's suspense and trademark ironic twist ensures that readers who have a good literary taste in short stories will not be disappointed. These stories were written in the first half of the twentieth century, and O. Henry's use of language far surpasses that of most contemporary writers. His stories also demonstrate his unique insight into the social conditions of his time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781986765121
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	04/01/2018
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.17(d)

About the Author

William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 - June 5, 1910), known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His stories are known for their surprise endings.

Table of Contents

Part 1	Twelve Stories
	The Red Roses of Tonia	3
	Round the Circle	17
	The Rubber Plant's Story	25
	Out of Nazareth	32
	Confessions of a Humourist	52
	The Sparrows in Madison Square	66
	Hearts and Hands	72
	The Cactus	76
	The Detective Detector	82
	The Dog and the Playlet	90
	A Little Talk About Mobs	97
	The Snow Man	102