O. Henry: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As	William Sydney Porter
Born	September 11, 1862 • Greensboro • North Carolina
Died	June 5, 1910 (aged 47) • New York City • New York
Notable Works	“Heart of the West” • “Houston Post, Postscripts” • “Letters to Lithopolis” • “O. Henry Encore” • “O. Henryana” • “Roads of Destiny” • “Sixes and Sevens” • “Strictly Business” • “The Four Million” • “The Furnished Room” • “The Gift of the Magi” • “The Last Leaf” • “The Ransom of Red Chief” • “The Trimmed Lamp” • “The Voice of the City” • “Waifs and Strays” • “Whirligigs”
Movement / Style	local colour