The Rolling Stones

Rolling Stones is a vast selection of O. Henry's later works covering a variety of topics such as fear, heartache, friendship, love and even murder. It's a worthy addition to his legacy of memorable characters and unpredictable plots. Rolling Stones was originally published in 1912, just two years after O. Henry's untimely death. This collection consists of complete and incomplete stories that were revised prior to their release. For example: "The Dream", initially unfinished, was accompanied by an outline with the author's intended ending. The book also contains "A Ruler of Men," "The Atavism of John Tom Little Bear," and "The Marquis and Miss Sally."Rolling Stones is one of the final entries in O. Henry's impressive bibliography. It's another group of innovative stories that captivate readers' hearts and minds. This book is an homage to Henry's literary past, solidifying his lasting legacy. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Rolling Stones is both modern and readable.

O. Henry (pen name of William Sydney Porter, 1862-1910) was a celebrated American short story writer known for his wit, clever wordplay, and trademark surprise endings. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, Porter initially worked in various jobs - as a pharmacist, draftsman, bank teller, and journalist - before fully dedicating himself to writing.
After facing personal hardships, including a brief prison term, he began using the pseudonym ""O. Henry"" and quickly gained fame for his richly textured stories of everyday people, often set in New York City. His works, like ""The Gift of the Magi,"" ""The Ransom of Red Chief,"" and collections such as ""Whirligigs,"" captured human emotions with humor, compassion, and an ironic twist of fate.
O. Henry's literary legacy remains influential, symbolizing the power of storytelling to illuminate the complexities of ordinary life with extraordinary charm.