O. Henry (Noun)
Meaning
United States writer of short stories whose pen name was O. Henry (1862-1910).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The University of Texas at Austin has a museum dedicated to the works and life of O. Henry.
- O. Henry is best known for his short stories that often have surprise endings.
- Many of O. Henry's stories were set in New York City and featured ordinary working people as characters.
- O. Henry's writing style was known for being witty and conversational, often using humor to make social commentary.
- O. Henry's real name was William Sydney Porter and he adopted the pen name while serving time in prison for embezzlement.