Sue henry has written many novels and is famous for her practice of depicting the alaskan wilderness in most of her books. The list this article is more than 16 years old from don quixote to american pastoral, take a look at the 100 greatest novels of all time. Henry was so popular in russia and practically unknown in his native country. Henry has 1202 books on goodreads with 250861 ratings. Henrys best short stories starts off with his most famous one, the gift of the magi, which i have loved for many years. Henry s legendary short stories are the ransom of red chief and his christmas classic the gift of the magi. Henry ar en pseudonym for william sydney porter, fodd 11 september. Henry is released from prison william sydney porter, otherwise known as o. The following 10 books are those that have thrilled generations of children and no child should have. Naturally i have my personal top 20 stories that just seem to stand out because of their form, writing style and ability to convey real personalities in a very few words.
Henry was the pen name of a man named william sidney porter who was most famous for his surprise endings in his writing. The policeman on the beat moved up the avenue impressively. Richard connell books connell published four novels, but was not as widely known for these as he was for his short stories and screenplays. Henry james om 15 april 1843 28 february 1916 was an americanbritish author regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism, and is considered by many to be among the greatest novelists in the english language. Henry is known for entertaining and clever short stories. Henry s best and well known stories as well as lesser known works. So what if hes 28 and most people consider that a little old for a horse. What was the name of o henrys most famous book answers. More stories of the four million 1910 fulltext txtdokument pa. The impressiveness was habitual and not for show, for spectators were few.
Top 100 ebooks yesterday top 100 authors yesterday top 100 ebooks last 7 days top 100 authors last 7 days top 100 ebooks last 30 days top 100 authors last 30 days. Here is a list of some of his famous stories with a short summary for each. Another device he used was the surprise ending, usually coming about through coincidence. Henry provided an embarrassment of riches for the compilers of this volume. William sydney porter september 11, 1862 june 5, 1910, known by his pen name o. Henry was an american writer whose short stories are known for wit, wordplay and clever twist endings. A few times a week, an older man comes in and buys two stale loaves of bread. A collection of 38 stories by the famous american short story writer. He went to texas in 1882 and worked at various jobsas teller in an austin bank 189194 and as a newspaperman for the houston post. Henry james and the making of an american masterpiece, tells the story of how james most popular and enduring novel, the portrait of a. Henry page at american literature, featuring a biography and free library of the. He had several moderately successful books published, but the alchemist is one of the bestselling books of all time. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers.
Henry and since childhood read these charming stories in russian translation many times. John henry o hara january 31, 1905 april 11, 1970 was an american writer who earned his early literary reputation for short stories and became a bestselling novelist before the age of 30 with appointment in samarra and butterfield 8. Hen ry s stories are set in his own time, the early 20th century. Henrys stories are set in his own time, the early 20th century. I really did not know what to expect from the rest of the collection, but for the most part they were similarly entertaining. Flannery o connor is considered one of the best short story authors of the 20th century. The title and the stories answered the snobbish claim of socialite ward mcallister that only 400 people in new york were. His first book, cabbages and kings 1904, depicted fantastic characters against exotic honduran backgrounds.
Henry is the pseudonym of william sydney porter 18621910 and the name under which he published all of his work, which includes a novel and some 300 short stories. His most famous short story, the gift of the magi, epitomizes his style. A link is provided where possible for easy online reading. Henry was the most popular short story writer of his time. In his most famous story, the gift of the magi, a povertystricken. Henry, porter is one of americas best known writers, and his stories, such as the gift of the magi and the ransom of red chief, are still taught in schools. Coelho is one of the most popular authors in modern history. Most famous authors list of famous writers in history.
Five o clock charlie henry, marguerite, dennis, wesley on. He was born william sidney porter on september 11, 1862, in greensboro, north carolina. His work stands out among that of contemporaries for its unvarnished realism. It was published in 1905 and chronicles a cashstrapped couple tasked with buying christmas presents for each other. What part of the poem quietness where the persona is situated. Henry, including the gift of the magi, and the best short stories of o. America really has dominated modern english literature not just in the pulp fiction arena but in serious literature as well. Henry utilizes biblical characters and ideas to help cement certain points read more a comparison of the gift of the magi, by o. William sydney porter september 11, 1862 june 5, 1910, better known by his pen name o. Its bout a young married couple, short on money, who wish to buy each other christmas gifts. What is comparison and contrast of miss phathupats and yeyeng. Henry david thoreau books list of books by author henry. The story of miss merriam, the lovely, capable cashier at hinkles.
Biography of o henry and a searchable collection of works. As of today we have 76,335,815 ebooks for you to download for free. Henryana seven odds and ends, poetry and short stories by o. His stories were distinguished for their witty approach, use of words, effects of coincidence on their characters and most often for their surprise endings. Henry, is released from prison on this day, after serving three years in jail for embezzlement from. While o haras legacy as a writer is debated, his champions rank him highly. Project gutenberg offers 61,750 free ebooks for kindle, ipad, nook, android, and iphone. The story witches loaves which is about an ageing woman who owns a bakery.
Henry awards, an annual anthology of short stories, was established in his honor. Henry has 1205 books on goodreads with 251105 ratings. Pride and prejudice by jane austen 2145 frankenstein. Henry short stories on audio audio books, podcasts. Henry s short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization, and surprise endings. Henry award in 1957 and the national book award in 1972. It was published in 1987 and coelho has followed up his success with a novel every couple years since then. Henrys most representative collection was probably the four million. From december 1903 to january 1906 he produced a story a week for the new york world, writing also for magazines. C the caballeros way in which porters most famous character, the cisco kid, is introduced. The books are the mad lover, murder at sea, playboy. Henrys complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. From the moment that america found its voice in the world of writing, it has had an.
Waifs and strays and series index the complete works of o. One of the most famous books containing parables is the bible, and o. His stories typically revolved around two of his favorite themes, the situation of the impostor and fate as the one unavoidable reality of life. Selected and with an introduction by bennett cerf and van h. Or, the modern prometheus by mary wollstonecraft shelley 1520. His talent for vivid caricature, local tone, narrative agility, and compassion more about o. Henrys trademark is his witty, plottwisting endings, and his warm characterization of the awkward and difficult situations and the creative ways people find to resolve them. Michael gorras new critical biography, portrait of a novel. The american poet, essayist and philosopher certainly held himself to that standard living out the tenets of transcendentalism, recounting the experience in his masterpiece, walden 1854, and passionately advocating human rights and civil liberties in the famous essay, civil. How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live, henry david thoreau once observed. Henry s stories were considerably more playful, and are also known for their witty nar rati on.