Waifs and Strays - O. Henry

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Résumé :
Originally published in 1917, Waifs and Strays is a premier selection of short stories released seven years after the author's untimely death at age 47. The book contains 12 memorable tales including Confessions of a Humorist, The Detective Detector, and The Sparrows in Madison Square. In Waifs and Strays, O. Henry brings humor to unconventional stories with unforgettable characters. With The Detective Detector he spoof's the world's most famous consultant Sherlock Holmes, while Hearts and Hands centers the unusual dynamic between a convict, a marshal and a beautiful woman. There's also The Cactus in which a man recalls the errors of a past relationship and A Little Talk About Mobs, where two men debate New York's gangster scene.Waifs and Strays is a compelling collection of stories that are humorous, thrilling and most importantly, entertaining. O. Henry creates diverse narratives that stir the imagination and keep readers guessing. Each tale is an attention-grabber full of memorable moments. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Waifs and Strays is both modern and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe....

Biographie:
American author William Sydney Porter better known by his pen name O. Henry was best known for his short stories. The Gift of the Magi, The Duplicity of Hargraves, and The Ransom of Red Chief are some of his works. On September 11, 1862, in Greensboro, North Carolina, William Sidney Porter was born. His mother was Mary Jane Virginia Swaim Porter, and his father was a doctor named Algernon Sidney Porter. He obtained his pharmacy license when he was 19 years old. His humor, storytelling prowess, and musical aptitude were well-known. He married Athol Estes in a secret ceremony in 1887. Before returning to Austin, Texas, to stand trial, he spent six months living in Honduras, where he wrote under the pen name O. Henry. Athol's health prevented him from seeing his dying wife in the United States, so he instead gave himself up to the authorities. He received a five-year prison term but was freed in 1901 on the condition that he behaved himself. Porter passed away on June 5, 1910, as a result of liver cirrhosis, diabetes-related issues, and an enlarged heart. In Asheville, North Carolina, at the Riverside Cemetery, he was laid to rest....

Sommaire:
Originally published in 1917, Waifs and Strays is a premier selection of short stories released seven years after the author's untimely death at age 47. The book contains 12 memorable tales including Confessions of a Humorist, The Detective Detector, and The Sparrows in Madison Square. In Waifs and Strays, O. Henry brings humor to unconventional stories with unforgettable characters. With The Detective Detector he spoof's the world's most famous consultant Sherlock Holmes, while Hearts and Hands centers the unusual dynamic between a convict, a marshal and a beautiful woman. There's also The Cactus in which a man recalls the errors of a past relationship and A Little Talk About Mobs, where two men debate New York's gangster scene.Waifs and Strays is a compelling collection of stories that are humorous, thrilling and most importantly, entertaining. O. Henry creates diverse narratives that stir the imagination and keep readers guessing. Each tale is an attention-grabber full of memorable moments. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Waifs and Strays is both modern and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe....