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Henry is a famous critique of European realist writer, one of the three short story master in the world . In conclusion , he is a productive write
Among his most famous stories are:


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"The Gift of the Magi" (1905)about a young couple who are short of money but desperately want to buy each other Christmas gifts . "The Ransom of Red Chief" (1910)in which two men kidnap a boy of ten. "The Cop and the Anthem" (1904)about a New York City hobo named Soapy. "A Retrieved Reformation" (1903)which tells the tale of safecracker Jimmy Valentine.
O. Henry’s writing career
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William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer. O. Henry's short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings.


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Cabbages and Kings(published in 1904), a series of stories each of which explores some individual aspect of life in a sleepy Central American town, is his first collection of stories. Followed by The Four Million(published in 1906). The Four Million opens with that there were only 'Four Hundred' people in New York City who were really worth noticing.
Most of O. Henry's stories are set in his own time, the early 20th century. Many take place in New York City and deal for the most part with ordinary people: clerks, policemen, waitresses, etc. O. Henry's stories frequently have surprise endings . His stories are also known for witty narration.
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stories:
"The Duplicity of Hargraves“ (1902) "Conscience in Art" (1907) "The Last Leaf“ (1907) "The Third Ingredient“ (1908) "Makes the Whole World Kin" (1911)