O. Henry

O. Henry, also known by his official name William Sydney Porter, was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on September 11, 1862. He was both a writer and a pharmacist. He held United States citizenship. O. Henry's career in literature focused on the genres of short stories. He passed away on June 5, 1910, in New York City.

As an author, O. Henry is known for several literary works. He wrote the collections "Cabbages and Kings", "Roads of Destiny", "Waifs and Strays", and "The Four Million". Some of his notable short stories include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Last Leaf", "A Retrieved Reformation", and "The Ransom of Red Chief". Other works by O. Henry consist of "Conscience in Art", "The Skylight Room", and "The Cop and the Anthem".

Using the pseudonyms O. Henry and Olivier Henry, he became a prominent figure in literature.