W21T The Best Short Stories of O. Henry

Reading, Discussion | This course is completed

N/A

1/12/2021-3/16/2021

11:15 AM-12:45 PM EDT on Tue

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[NEW COURSE] O. Henry, a master of the short story, was a pseudonym for William Sydney Porter who published more than 600 short stories. We will look at some of the most famous which have been described as mellow, humorous, and ironic. We will cover as many stories as time allows.

Discussion, Reading

  • This course will be recorded for later viewing.
  • Required Text: The Best Short Stories of O. Henry edited by Bennett Cerf and Van H. Cartmell, ISBN 394604237

Michael Schnittman is a retired lawyer who started out as a general practitioner and ended up specializing in creditors’ rights. He continues to practice by representing less fortunate clients pro bono.