About the Book: Best of O' Henry
The Best of O’Henry brings for you twenty-four short stories from the master
storyteller, O’ Henry.
O. Henry wrote with realistic detail on his first-hand experiences both in Texas
and in New York City. During more than thirteen years in Austin, he worked in a
variety of occupations. Some of his experiences as a pharmacist, draftsman, bank
teller and reporter would figure in his short stories. He became the champion of
the ordinary people of the city, evoking their tragedies and aspirations with
humour and artistry. An arresting opening and a twist of plot in the end
characteristically mark