Fox-In-The-Morning by O. Henry
The story revolves around a poor man who finds a large sum of money and decides to use it to pay off his debts and improve his life. However, he soon realizes that the money belongs to someone else and must find a way to return it without revealing his own financial struggles.
By O. Henry · First published 1907 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Adventure, Satire · 3,498 words
First lines
Coralio reclined, in the midday heat, like some vacuous beauty lounging in a guarded harem. The town lay at the sea's edge on a strip of alluvial coast. It was set like a little pearl in an emerald band. Behind it, and seeming almost to topple, imminent, above it, rose the sea-following range of the Cordilleras. In front the sea was spread, a smiling jailer, but even more incorruptible than the frowning mountains. The waves swished along the smooth beach; the parrots screamed in the orange and ceiba-trees; the palms waved their limber fronds foolishly like an awkward chorus at the prima donna's cue to enter.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: O. Henry
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Adventure, Satire, Historical Fiction, Romance
- Length: 3,498 words
- Structure: 1 section, 39 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex themes of political intrigue, personal ambition, and cultural dynamics, characteristic of literary fiction.
- Adventure — The plot involves elements of adventure, including political maneuvering and the pursuit of a fleeing president, which drives the narrative.
- Satire — The story employs humor and irony to critique political corruption and societal norms, aligning it with satirical literature.
- Historical Fiction — Set against a backdrop of political upheaval in a fictional country, it reflects historical contexts and events.
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Short Story Collection · American Literature · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Realism · Irony · Twist Ending · Plot Twist · Moral Lesson · Character Study · Psychological Insight