My Friend O. Henry (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168655493)

My Friend O. Henry is a biography written by Seth Moyle about the life of William Sydney Porter, better known by his pen name O. Henry. The book provides a comprehensive look into the life of the famous American writer, from his early childhood in North Carolina to his eventual rise to literary fame in New York City. Moyle draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, interviews, and personal documents, to paint a vivid picture of O. Henry's life and times.The book explores O. Henry's early years as a bank teller and his subsequent move to Texas, where he became a journalist and began writing short stories. Moyle delves into the influences that shaped O. Henry's writing style, including his love of wordplay and his fascination with the people and places he encountered in his travels. The book also explores O. Henry's personal life, including his marriages and his struggles with alcoholism and poor health.Throughout the book, Moyle provides insights into O. Henry's most famous works, including ""The Gift of the Magi"" and ""The Ransom of Red Chief."" He also examines O. Henry's legacy as a writer and his enduring influence on American literature. My Friend O. Henry is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of America's most beloved writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Seth Moyle
ISBN-10: 1168655498
ISBN-13: 9781168655493
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 50
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d