The Trimmed Lamp
This classic collection of short stories from the master of the surprise ending brings to life the streets and people of turn-of-the-century New York City. From shop girls to socialites, from boarding houses to fashionable restaurants-O. Henry weaves tales of romance, ambition, and unexpected reversals of fortune. Each story showcases his trademark wit and insight into human nature while painting a vivid portrait of life in America's greatest city. Includes the title story plus "A Madison Square Arabian Night," "A Midsummer Knight's Dream," "Elsie in New York," and many more.
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American author William Sydney Porter better known by his pen name O. Henry was best known for his short stories. "The Gift of the Magi," "The Duplicity of Hargraves," and "The Ransom of Red Chief" are some of his works. On September 11, 1862, in Greensboro, North Carolina, William Sidney Porter was born. His mother was Mary Jane Virginia Swaim Porter, and his father was a doctor named Algernon Sidney Porter. He obtained his pharmacy license when he was 19 years old. His humor, storytelling prowess, and musical aptitude were well-known. He married Athol Estes in a secret ceremony in 1887. Before returning to Austin, Texas, to stand trial, he spent six months living in Honduras, where he wrote under the pen name O. Henry. Athol's health prevented him from seeing his dying wife in the United States, so he instead gave himself up to the authorities. He received a five-year prison term but was freed in 1901 on the condition that he behaved himself. Porter passed away on June 5, 1910, as a result of liver cirrhosis, diabetes-related issues, and an enlarged heart. In Asheville, North Carolina, at the Riverside Cemetery, he was laid to rest.
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