The Clarion Call by O. Henry (1909)
A young woman's life is turned upside down when she discovers her husband has been leading a double life and has abandoned her for another woman. She sets out to reclaim him, but ultimately finds herself on a journey of self-discovery and independence.
By O. Henry · First published 1909 · Genre: Crime Fiction, Mystery, Drama · 3,349 words
First lines
Half of this story can be found in the records of the Police Department; the other half belongs behind the business counter of a newspaper office.
One afternoon two weeks after Millionaire Norcross was found in his apartment murdered by a burglar, the murderer, while strolling serenely down Broadway ran plump against Detective Barney Woods.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: O. Henry
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Crime Fiction, Mystery, Drama, Literary Fiction, Thriller
- Length: 3,349 words
- Structure: 1 section, 54 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Crime Fiction — The plot revolves around a murder and the interactions between a detective and the murderer, focusing on criminal activities and moral dilemmas.
- Mystery — The story involves a mystery surrounding a murder case, with elements of suspense and the investigation process.
- Drama — The narrative explores intense emotional and moral conflicts between characters, particularly the detective and the murderer.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style is characterized by rich language and deep character exploration, typical of literary works.
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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