Podcast appearances and mentions of Author O Henry

Today is Patriot Day, 9/11, https://nationaltoday.com/national-day-service-remembrance/ Today's word is patriot https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patrio Born on this day in 1862, author O. Henry, full name William Sydney Porter, https://www.onthisday.com/people/o-henry What is your favorite word to say out loud?

Tonight, we'll read "A Retrieved Reformation", a short story by American author O. Henry first published in 1903. This story shows how love can change anyone for the better. It describes the events which lead up to the reformation of an ex-convicted burglar. As usual, the ending of this O. Henry is worth hearing for the twist.— read by 'N' —

"A Retrieved Reformation" is a short story by American author O. Henry first published in The Cosmopolitan Magazine, April 1903. It describes the events which lead up to the reformation of an ex-convict; -Wikipedia. This story has love, criminal skills being used for a noble cause, and self reflection. Elements that speak to us on a deeper level; It's stories like these that cause O. Henry to be a well acclaimed author in the short story genre. Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/RAMjZNzMfUE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kendsilva/message

The author O. Henry wrote dozens of short stories, often with a surprise ending, that examine complex human relationships. In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore his writings, what made him such a good storyteller, and which of his stories should you read next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The author O. Henry wrote dozens of short stories, often with a surprise ending, that examine complex human relationships. In this Flashcast, Murray and Tamika explore his writings, what made him such a good storyteller, and which of his stories should you read next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

William Sydney Porter, known to posterity as the author O. Henry, is famous for stories that have surprise endings.  A very adventurous life, including an imprisonment of three years for embezzlement, provided O Henry with a wide range of experiences and acquaintances, many of which appear in his numerous short stories. In his day he was called the American answer to the French writer Guy de Maupassant. While both authors wrote plot twist endings, O. Henry's stories were considerably more playful, and are also known for their witty narration. An enduring part of O Henry’s legacy is the annual O Henry Award, a prestigious annual prize named after Porter and given to outstanding short stories.  Each year, winners of the award are published in an annual anthology. O. Henry's love of language inspired the O.Henry Pun-Off, an annual spoken word competition begun in 1978 that takes place at the O.Henry House. In today’s story, a potential inheritance takes a roundabout way of reaching its owner.  “One Thousand Dollars,” by O Henry.  We begin….