A Municipal Report by O. Henry
The story revolves around a municipal report that highlights the city's corruption and inefficiency. The protagonist, a clerk, discovers that the report has been altered to conceal the truth about the city's financial situation. He decides to expose the corruption by releasing the original report, which leads to his dismissal from his job.
By O. Henry · First published 1906 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Humor, Social Commentary · 7,201 words
First lines
The cities are full of pride,
Challenging each to each --
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex themes of identity, social class, and the human experience through rich character development and nuanced prose.
- Humor — The narrative employs wit and irony, particularly in the portrayal of characters and their interactions, creating a comedic undertone.
- Social Commentary — The text critiques societal norms and the dynamics of class and race, reflecting on the historical context of the setting.
- Short Story — The work is structured as a concise narrative, focusing on a specific incident and character interactions within a limited timeframe.
Tags
Satire · Social Commentary · Municipal Politics · American Literature · Short Story Collection · Humor · Irony · Wit · Sarcasm · Critique of Society · Urban Life · Government Corruption
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A Municipal Report is listed on Textopian as a short story by O. Henry, dated 1906 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: O. Henry
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Humor, Social Commentary, Short Story, Regionalism
- Length: 7,201 words
- Structure: 1 section, 121 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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