O. Henry

O. Henry

WRITER

O. Henry was an American writer whose short stories are known for wit, wordplay and clever twist endings. He wrote nearly 600 stories about life in America.

  • When was
    O. Henry born?

    O. Henry was born on Thursday, September 11, 1862

  • Where was
    O. Henry born?

    O. Henry was born in Greensboro, North Carola, USA

  • How old was
    O. Henry when they died?

    O. Henry was 48

  • When did O. Henry die?

    O. Henry died on
    Sunday, June 5, 1910

  • How tall is O. Henry?

    O. Henry is 5'7"(1.7m)


Best Quotes

  • Turn up the lights; I don't want to go home in the dark.
  • What else can you expect from a town that's shut off from the world by the ocean on one side and New Jersey on the other?
  • Life is sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating.
  • It was beautiful and simple, as truly great swindles are.
  • A straw vote only shows which way the hot air blows.

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