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City of Austin - Austin Parks and Recreation Department: O. Henry Museum
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image of the O. Henry signature The O. Henry Museum offers a look into the life of William Sidney Porter in the Austin years leading up to his controversial prison term, during which he earnestly assumed the pen name O. Henry and set about transforming himself into the famed short story writer who authored such universal classics as "Gifts of the Magi," "The Ransom of Red Chief," and "The Cop and the Anthem."

Celebrate the Holidays with a reading of O. Henry's "Gifts of the Magi". Also featured is Jaime Pickett's "The Familiar Cul-de-Sac", which won the inaugural Short Story Master Class story competition.

image of the book cover Heart of the West, by O. Henry image of the book cover Cabbages & Kings, by O. Henry image of the book cover Let Me Feel Your Pulse, by O. Henry
Heart of the West Cabbages & Kings Let Me Feel Your Pulse

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