O. Henry is the pen name of American writer William Sydney Porter (1862-1910). Porter's 400 short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, characterization and the clever use of twist endings. He needs no introduction of course; the man who made the short story with the surprise ending famous. These 16 stories are all wonderful examples of his word sculpting art. They include: ,The Rose of Dixie", ,The Third Ingredient", ,The Hiding of Black Bill", ,Schools and Schools", ,Thimble, Thimble", ,Supply and Demand", ,Buried Treasure", ,To Him Who Waits", ,He Also Serves", , The Moment of Victory", ,The Head-Hunter", ,A Poor Rule" and others. O. Henry has a very unique and amusing style, with a dry sense of humor running through all the stories. Originally published in 1897, this early work is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today.
