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Who is known by the pen name O. Henry?
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William Sydney Porter
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O. Henry was the pen name of William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), an American short story writer known for his twist endings and stories like 'The Gift of the Magi' and 'The Ransom of Red Chief'. He adopted this pseudonym while serving time in prison for embezzlement, publishing stories to support his daughter.