The Gift of the Magi

O. Henry, the pen name of William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), remains an enduring figure in American literature, renowned for his short stories characterized by wit, wordplay, and the twist endings that have become his hallmark. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, Porter led a varied life that included professions such as pharmacist, bank teller, and journalist, which provid...