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O. Henry

O. Henry. William Sydney Porter 1862 - 1910. O. Henry. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina Dropped out of school by age of 15 Became an apprentice to a pharmacist. O. Henry. Moved to Texas Married Athol Estes Roach Worked as a bank teller Accused of embezzlement Fled to Honduras.

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O. Henry

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  1. O. Henry William Sydney Porter 1862 - 1910

  2. O. Henry • Born in Greensboro, North Carolina • Dropped out of school by age of 15 • Became an apprentice to a pharmacist

  3. O. Henry • Moved to Texas • Married Athol Estes Roach • Worked as a bank teller • Accused of embezzlement • Fled to Honduras

  4. O. Henry • His wife became seriously ill and he returned to Texas • Was found guilty of embezzlement • Served time in a prison in Columbus, OH

  5. O. Henry • Moved to New York in 1902 • Died of cirrhosis of the liver (alcoholism) in 1910 • Wrote over 300 short stories • Characters and stories reflect his experiences and the colorful people he met from various places • Is known for his use of irony and surprise twists

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