Roads of Destiny

Roads of Destiny

by O. Henry
Publication Date: 09/03/2019

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Though American short story master O. Henry is best known for his surprise plot twists and trick endings, the philosophical complexity of his work is also a feature that the author's fans admire. The stories in this collection tackle some of the most persistent mysteries of life, all while maintaining the engaging, thrill-a-minute pace that was O. Henry's stock in trade.

ISBN:
1230003124529
1230003124529
Category:
Fiction
Publication Date:
09-03-2019
Language:
English
Publisher:
sabine
O. Henry

O. Henry (1862-1910) had a short but colourful life. Born William Porter in Greensboro, North Carolina, he initially worked as a pharmacist before moving into journalism. In 1896 he was arrested for embezzling funds while working as a bookkeeper for a bank.

In a moment of madness, he absconded on his way to the courthouse before his trial and fled to Honduras for six months. He returned to face trial after learning that his wife was dying of tuberculosis and served three years in jail. While in prison, he adopted the pen name O. Henry, and after his release he found great fame and popularity as a short story writer.

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