美国文学现实主义阶段著名作家与作品 The Literature of Realism(16)

5. O. Henry (1862—1910)Real name: William Sidney Porter A prolific writer, He wrote most often of New York city, where he spent his later years. His name for the city was “Baghdad on the Subway.” Born in North Carolina, without much schooling and virtually orphaned. He followed several occupations: a bookkeeper, a drugstore clerk and a Texas Ranger. A central figure in the peak period of the American magazine short story. Died in drunkenness. 2013-12-30 16