O. Henry

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The Voice Of The City: Further Stories Of The Four Million (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

A collection of short stories that fully describe the place and people. O'Henry was a master at stealthily developing his characters within just a few pages of each short story. The last page, of course, is the complete revelation of the character's motive...O'Henry's signature surprise ending.

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Autor

O. Henry, the pen name of William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 - June 5, 1910), stands out as a master of the short story genre known for his wit, wordplay, and twist endings. Before finding success as an author, he led a varied life that included jobs ranging from a licensed pharmacist to a bank teller, and even a stint in prison, which provided him with ample experiences that he would later incorporate into his writing. His literary work began in earnest while he was incarcerated, using his famous pseudonym to avoid social stigma. O. Henry's narrative style is characterized by a keen observation of everyday life, a compassionate understanding of human nature, and an unerring ability to capture the dialects and dialogues of his time. 'The Voice of the City: Further Stories of the Four Million' is a collection that exemplifies his talent for probing the vibrant life of New York City at the turning of the 20th century, offering readers a panorama of the joys, sorrows, and oddities of urban life. O. Henry's prolific output and the consistent quality of his work ensured that his stories were popular in his time and have endured to become classics of American literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 140
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Januar 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783965377776
• Artikelnr.: 58566164