Quote of the day
Time and trouble will tame an advanced young woman, but an advanced old woman is uncontrollable by any earthly force.
O. Henry
Born: September 11, 1862
Died: June 5, 1910 (aged 47)
Bio: William Sydney Porter, known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. O. Henry's short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization, and surprise endings.
Known for:
- The Last Leaf
- The Gift of the Magi
- The Ransom of Red Chief
- After Twenty Years
- A Retrieved Reformation
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