An Unknown Romance by O. Henry
The story revolves around a young woman who marries an older man for financial security. She becomes pregnant and the man's family discovers her true intentions. The family's patriarch decides to take matters into his own hands, leading to a tragic confrontation.
By O. Henry · First published 1910 · Genre: Romance, Literary Fiction, Drama · 1,207 words
First lines
The first pale star peeped down the gorge. Above, to illimitable heights reached the Alps, snow-white above, shadowy around, and black in the depths of the gorge.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: O. Henry
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Literary Fiction, Drama, Short Story, Tragedy
- Length: 1,207 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic feelings and unfulfilled love between the characters.
- Literary Fiction — The narrative explores complex themes of societal expectations and personal desires, characteristic of literary fiction.
- Drama — The story contains dramatic elements, particularly the internal conflict faced by the characters regarding love and duty.
- Short Story — The work is a concise narrative that encapsulates a complete story within a limited word count.
Tags
Romance · Short Story · Classic Literature · American Fiction · Love Story · Tragic Love · Unrequited Love · Fate vs Free Will · Social Class · Marriage of Convenience · Deception · Betrayal