Caught by O. Henry (1914)
The story revolves around a man who steals $1,000 from his employer and hides it in a hollowed-out cane. He then loses the cane and must find another way to return the money without being caught.
By O. Henry · First published 1914 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Political Fiction, Drama · 4,828 words
First lines
The plans for the detention of the flying President Miraflores and his companion at the coast line seemed hardly likely to fail. Dr. Zavalla himself had gone to the port of Alazan to establish a guard at that point. At Solitas the Liberal patriot Varras could be depended upon to keep close watch. Goodwin held himself responsible for the district about Coralio.
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Caught is listed on Textopian as a short story by O. Henry, dated 1914 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: O. Henry
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Political Fiction, Drama, Romance, Thriller
- Length: 4,828 words
- Structure: 1 section, 82 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex themes of morality, political intrigue, and human relationships, characteristic of literary fiction.
- Political Fiction — The plot revolves around political corruption, power struggles, and the consequences of political actions.
- Drama — The narrative contains intense emotional conflicts and character-driven drama, particularly in the interactions between Goodwin and the female lead.
- Romance — There is a romantic subplot that develops between the main characters amidst the political tension.
Tags
Short Story · American Literature · Classic Fiction · Moral Lesson · Social Commentary · Irony · Plot Twist · Humor · Satire · Romance · Deception · Marriage