William Sydney Porter, 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.
O. Henry's stories frequently have surprise endings. In his day, he was called the American answer to Guy de Maupassant. Both authors wrote plot twist endings, but O. Henry stories were much more playful. His stories are also known for witty narration.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.
His major works are: 'The Gift of the Magi", "The Ransom of Red Chief", "The Duplicity of Hargraves", "Cabbages and Kings".
You are right, Marina! The blog on Stylistics is primarily aimed at facilitating communication within the academic group on the topics related to the course. But as I see the students of your group practically do not comment on the posts of their group mates. Let’s start with you! Will you visit the blogs of your group mates and leave there comments or ask questions you want to be answered. Communication should be started and then sustained. All the best!
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