Part 1: Read: About the author: O. Henry was an author most famous for his short stories. He is recognized as one of the best writers of short stories in America. His stories often have twist endings and moralistic themes, with many reflecting his own experiences in New York City. O. Henry (real name: William…
Part 1: Read: About the author Sarah Orne Jewett was a prolific, renowned writer who flourished in America during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Born into the upper-middle class, Jewett led a sheltered life that allowed her to focus on her writing. She is now considered one of the founders of American literary realism…
Part 1: Read: About the author: Nathaniel Hawthorne, an American novelist and short story writer, was born prematurely on July 4, 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts. His father died in 1808 when Nathaniel was four years old, leaving his care to his mother Elizabeth who had already demonstrated unhealthy psychoses. His mother’s erratic behavior continued to…