| Author |
Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968 |
| LoC No. |
25021045
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| Title |
Bill Porter : A drama of O. Henry in prison
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| Original Publication |
Pasadena, CA: self-published, 1925.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Chris Hapka and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"BILL PORTER: A Drama of O. Henry in Prison" by Upton Sinclair is a play written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the life of the famed short story writer, O. Henry, whose real name was William Sydney Porter, focusing particularly on his experiences while incarcerated at the Ohio State Penitentiary for embezzlement. The play explores themes of creativity in confinement, showcasing how Porter navigates his troubled past and seeks redemption through storytelling. The opening of the play introduces us to the cramped environment of the prison hospital, where Bill Porter works as a night drug clerk. Here, we see his interactions with fellow inmates, revealing the harsh realities and shared misery of prison life. Porter converses with Joe, a trusty, revealing not just the emotional weight of their sentences but also Porter's aspirations of writing stories inspired by his past experiences. As Porter reflects on his daughter, Margaret, and his deceased wife, Athol, we get a glimpse into his inner turmoil and longing for a better life, setting the stage for his character development throughout the narrative. The introductory scenes lay a solid foundation for an exploration of artistic expression as a means to cope with suffering and confinement in a deeply flawed system. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Henry, O., 1862-1910 -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74989 |
| Release Date |
Dec 29, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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