The Cop and the Anthem and Other Stories

By:

O Henry

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Paperback / softback

Series:

The Penguin English Library

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A selection of short stories from the American master, new to the Penguin English Library One of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century, O. Henry's comic eye and unique, playful approach to the rough material of life's realities are unmatched. These stories, which range from the cattle-lands of Texas to the bars of New York, highlight the joys of avoiding habit and convention, and demonstrate O. Henry's mastery of speech and place. The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.

Author Biography:

O. Henry (1862-1910) had a short but colourful life. Born William Porter in Greensboro, North Carolina, he initially worked as a pharmacist before moving into journalism. In 1896 he was arrested for embezzling funds while working as a bookkeeper for a bank. In a moment of madness, he absconded on his way to the courthouse before his trial and fled to Honduras for six months. He returned to face trial after learning that his wife was dying of tuberculosis and served three years in jail. While in prison, he adopted the pen name O. Henry, and after his release he found great fame and popularity as a short story writer.

Release date NZ

October 1st, 2020

Author

O Henry

Series

The Penguin English Library

Pages

240

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Dimensions

129x198x14

ISBN-13

9780241447468

Product ID

33118514

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