The Count and the Wedding Guest by O. Henry
A young couple's wedding is disrupted when a mysterious count appears, claiming to be the groom's long-lost brother and rightful heir to his fortune. The count's presence sparks a series of events that expose the darker aspects of human nature, revealing the true intentions of those involved in the wedding.
By O. Henry · First published 1914 · Genre: Romantic Comedy, Social Commentary, Character Study · 2,989 words
First lines
One evening when Andy Donovan went to dinner at his Second Avenue boardinghouse, Mrs. Scott introduced him to a new boarder, a young lady, Miss Conway. Miss Conway was small and unobtrusive. She wore a plain, snuffy-brown dress, and bestowed her interest, which seemed languid, upon her plate. She lifted her diffident eyelids and shot one perspicuous, judicial glance at Mr. Donovan, politely murmured his name, and returned to her mutton. Mr. Donovan bowed with the grace and beaming smile that were rapidly winning for him social, business and political advancement, and erased the snuffy-brown one from the tablets of his consideration.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: O. Henry
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romantic Comedy, Social Commentary, Character Study, Slice of Life, Tragicomedy
- Length: 2,989 words
- Structure: 1 section, 55 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romantic Comedy — The plot centers around romantic entanglements and misunderstandings, infused with humor.
- Social Commentary — The narrative critiques social norms and the dynamics of relationships in urban settings.
- Character Study — The story focuses on the development and emotional depth of the characters, particularly their motivations and desires.
- Slice of Life — The narrative captures everyday moments and interactions, reflecting the mundane aspects of life.
Tags
Short Story · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Marriage · Wedding · Guest · Count · Class Struggle · Upper Class · Lower Class · Irony