100 Selected Stories

b' The entire career or William Sydney Porter (O Henry) as a writer spanned less\nthan 16 years. And even after almost a century, his writings are as lively and\nentertaining as ever. He is one of the most loved short story writers. Before\nhis death at the age of 47, Porter had published more than 300 short storiesa"\nstories which virtually defined that form for many years to come. Porter\'s\nstories are remembered for twist of plots and surprise endings. By any\nmeasurements one chooses to apply, qualitative or quantitative, William Sydney\nPorter should always occupy a unique place in American fiction writing. He\ndeserves to be '