O Henry

Broschiertes Buch

The Trimmed Lamp And Other Stories Of The Four Million

Beschreibung

The Trimmed Lamp and Other Stories of the Four Million by O. Henry is a collection of short stories that vividly captures the lives of ordinary people living in New York City. The collection explores themes of love, ambition, sacrifice, and the complexity of human relationships, often set against the backdrop of the city's bustling, sometimes harsh, environment. O. Henry's signature twist endings are evident throughout the stories, where he uses irony and surprise to reveal the unexpected turns of fate that affect his characters' lives. Many of the stories focus on the lives of the working class and the struggle for survival in a rapidly changing society. The characters in the collection are often caught between their dreams and their realities, revealing the gap between aspiration and achievement in the face of social and economic challenges. With its poignant humor and insightful social commentary, the collection paints a rich, sometimes bittersweet portrait of life in the city, showcasing O. Henry's mastery of storytelling and his ability to illuminate the human condition in both its light and dark moments.

Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books LLP
• Seitenzahl: 154
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 176g
• ISBN-13: 9789369078806
• ISBN-10: 9369078800
• Artikelnr.: 73245227