The Day Resurgent by O. Henry (1911)
A young woman's life is turned upside down when she discovers that 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 the path of revenge against both men.
By O. Henry · First published 1911 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Humor · 2,937 words
First lines
I can see the artist bite the end of his pencil and frown when it comes to drawing his Easter picture; for his legitimate pictorial conceptions of figures pertinent to the festival are but four in number.
First comes Easter, pagan goddess of spring. Here his fancy may have free play. A beautiful maiden with decorative hair and the proper number of toes will fill the bill. Miss Clarice St. Vavasour, the well-known model, will pose for it in the "Lethergogallagher," or whatever it was that Trilby called it.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: O. Henry
- Date: 1911 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Humor, Coming-of-Age, Slice of Life
- Length: 2,937 words
- Structure: 1 section, 63 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex themes of identity, family dynamics, and societal roles through character-driven narratives.
- Social Commentary — It reflects on social issues, particularly the struggles of the working class and the significance of cultural traditions.
- Humor — The narrative employs wit and irony, particularly in the protagonist's interactions and misunderstandings.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist experiences personal growth and self-discovery, particularly in relation to societal expectations and personal desires.
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Short Story · American Literature · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Irony · Plot Twist · Moral Lesson · Fiction · Literary Fiction · Classic · Realism