The Four Million

The Four Million

by O. Henry
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 28/05/2019

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"The Four Million" is the second published collection of short stories by O. Henry originally released in 1906. There are twenty-five stories of various lengths including several of his best known works such as "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Cop and the Anthem".

The book's title refers to the then population of New York City where many of the stories are set.


William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His stories are known for their surprise endings.

ISBN:
9788834123973
9788834123973
Category:
Fiction
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
28-05-2019
Language:
English
Publisher:
Passerino
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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