. Author criticized as shallow and contrived, O. Ambrose Bierce a g Upon his release he settled in New O. Henry's humor energetic style York. Although his stories have been shows the influence of Mark Twain a Henry did catch the color and movement of the city and evidenced a genuine sympathy for ordinary people W BTL E To be continued on the next pageW B T L E Upon his release he settled in New York. Although his stories have been criticized as shallow and contrived, O. Henry did catch the color and movement of the city and evidenced a genuine sympathy for ordinary people. Lesson 14 - After Twenty Years I. Author To be continued on the next page. O. Henry's humorous, energetic style shows the influence of Mark Twain and Ambrose Bierce