William Sydney Porter was born #OnThisDay in 1862, becoming famous as #OHenry for #shortstories such as "The Gift of the Magi" before his sad decline & death at the age of 47 in 1910; O. Henry is a case study of a talent cut short in the prime of life...
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Celebrating O. Henry’s birthday, I find myself in the unusual position of obeying the only rule.
I #amwriting what I like. 📚💙

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Born on this day in 1862, O. Henry was an American short-story writer celebrated for his wit, humor, and surprising endings. His beloved stories include The Gift of the Magi, The Last Leaf, and The Ransom of Red Chief.

📖 “Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles.” — O. Henry

#OHenry #OTD

The sidewalk was blockaded with sightseers who had gathered to stare at sightseers, justifying the natural law that every creature on earth is preyed upon by some other creature.
O. Henry, Sisters of the Golden Circle (1906)

One of my fave writers.

#ohenry #inmemory #alltoohuman

"The true adventurer goes forth aimless and uncalculating to meet and greet unknown fate."

✒️ #OHenry, American short story writer, was #BOTD 11 September 1862. #Literature