Webb15 sep. 2014 · Included among O. Henry's best stories are" The Gift of the Magi," "The Ransom of Red Chief," "Cabbages and Kings," "After Twenty Years," and "Whirligigs." Cast your votes for the best O. … WebbRefresh and try again. Rate this book. Clear rating. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. After Twenty Years. by. O. Henry. 3.97 avg rating — 887 ratings — published 1973 — 8 editions. Want to Read.

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WebbO. Henry was the pen name of William Sydney Porter, an American short story writer who is known for his tales about the life of ordinary people, especially in New York. His stories generally expressed the effect of coincidence on character through humour, grim or irony. Above anything else, he is known for his surprise endings. Once his trademark, it finally … Most of Porter's stories are set in his own time, the early 20th century. He had an obvious affection for New York City, which he called "Bagdad-on-the-Subway", and many of his stories are set there, while others are set in small towns or in other cities. They frequently feature working class characters, such as policemen and waitresses, as well as criminals and social outcasts. In his … WebbO Henry Short Stories from Heart of the West (1907) “The Princess and the Puma” 2,325 words. Josepha, princess of a large ranch, and Ripley, a ranch foreman, have an encounter with a Mexican lion. This is the … sandy\u0027s a girl patrick