A Disagreement by O. Henry (1919)
The story revolves around a man who seeks revenge against his former business partner for swindling him out of a large sum of money. The man's plan involves manipulating the partner into committing a crime that will result in his imprisonment, thereby allowing the man to recover his lost funds. However, the situation takes an unexpected turn when the partner is actually innocent and the true culprit is revealed to be someone else entirely.
By O. Henry · First published 1919 · Genre: Short Story, Humor, Social Commentary · 102 words
First lines
"Dat Mr. Bergman, vot run de obera house, not dread me right," said a Houston citizen. "Ven I go dere und vant ein dicket to see dot ‘Schpider und dot Vly' gompany de oder night, I asg him dot he let me in mit half brice, for I was teaf py von ear, and can not but one half of dot performance hear; und he dell me I should bay double brice, as it vould dake me dwice as long to hear de berformance as anypody else. "
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: O. Henry
- Date: 1919 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Short Story, Humor, Social Commentary, Realism, Drama
- Length: 102 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Short Story — The work is a concise narrative that encapsulates a complete story within a limited word count.
- Humor — The dialogue and situations presented are infused with wit and comedic elements, highlighting the absurdity of the characters' interactions.
- Social Commentary — The narrative critiques societal norms and behaviors, particularly in the context of class and communication.
- Realism — The characters and settings reflect everyday life and realistic situations, portraying authentic human experiences.
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Short Story · American Literature · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Marriage · Relationships · Conflict · Irony · Twist Ending · Plot Twist · Literary Fiction