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E. A. Henry
Best known for twist-ending short stories that found drama and humor in everyday life, this American writer turned ordinary people into unforgettable characters. Writing under the pen name O. Henry, he became one of the most widely read magazine fiction authors of the early 1900s.
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Little Foxes: Stories for Boys and Girls
by E. A. Henry
About the author
Born William Sydney Porter in North Carolina in 1862, he worked a range of jobs before becoming famous as O. Henry. His fiction often drew on city life, small misunderstandings, lucky breaks, and sudden reversals, all told with warmth, wit, and a sharp eye for human nature.
He published hundreds of short stories, and many readers still know him for pieces such as The Gift of the Magi and The Ransom of Red Chief. His surprise endings became so closely associated with his work that they helped define his literary reputation.
Though his life included hardship as well as success, his stories kept returning to ordinary people and the unexpected turns that shape their lives. That mix of humor, sympathy, and clever plotting is a big part of why his work has lasted.