Henry Cuyler Bunner (1855-1896) is one of the humorous geniuses of American literature. Born in Oswego, New York, and raised in New York City, he spent his career as editor of the comic weekly Puck. He is best known for his short stories, which include "Love in Old Cloathes," "A Successful Failure," and "The Nine-Cent Girls."
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Henry Culyer Bunner is considered a comedic genius of the short story form. Known for choosing distinctly American themes and characters, his stories are often seen as trivial, merely expanded anecdotes, yet they are so vitally treated that they grip and ... SEE MORE