A Municipal Report
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1909
16
Short Story • Fiction
1909
Adult
14+ years
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Reviewers of O. Henry's A Municipal Report praise his signature wit and narrative twists, deftly capturing early 20th-century Southern life. The story's vivid characters and O. Henry's ironic humor are appreciated, though some find the plot predictable and character development lacks depth. Overall, it remains a notable example of American short fiction.
Readers who enjoy O. Henry's clever twists and rich characterizations in A Municipal Report will appreciate its wry observation of early 20th-century Southern society. Fans of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Edgar Allan Poe's short stories will find its ironic humor and atmospheric settings engaging.
54 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
16
Short Story • Fiction
1909
Adult
14+ years
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