'Options' is a collection of 16 short stories from much-loved 20th century American author William Sidney Porter, better known as 'O. Henry'. Stories from the collection include brave and ambitious 'The Moment of Victory', a strange encounter with a homeless man in 'The Higher Pragmatism', and a North versus South clash in 'The Rose of Dixie'. O. Henry's realistic portrayal of the human condition, his focus on the strange and unexpected, and his witty plot twists make him a favourite with established O. Henry readers and those new to his work. Fans of authors such as Mark Twain, Guy de Maupassant and Kate Chopin will appreciate O. Henry's style.