John O'Hara

John Henry O'Hara (January 31, 1905 – April 11, 1970) was an American writer known for his prolific output of short stories and novels. He played a significant role in shaping the style of The New Yorker magazine's short stories. Two of his early novels - Appointment in Samarra and BUtterfield 8 - became best-sellers, establishing his reputation as a successful novelist at a young age. Although there is ongoing debate about his legacy as a writer, O'Hara is highly regarded by his advocates as one of the major American writers of the 20th century. His work, however, remains relatively unknown among college students today due to his refusal to allow his stories to be included in literature anthologies used in academia.More