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‘The First Kiss’ by Clarice Lispector

The First Kiss by Clarice Lispector, 1971 Continue reading →

August 11, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, analysis, Brazilian lit, Brazilian literature, Clarice Lispector, criticism, fiction, Latin American lit, Latin American literature, short stories, The First Kiss Leave a comment

‘Brawler’ by Lauren Groff

Brawler by Lauren Groff, 2019 Continue reading →

August 10, 2023August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Brawler, criticism, fiction, Lauren Groff, short stories Leave a comment

‘Separation’ by Clare Sestanovich

Separation by Clare Sestanovich, 2021 Continue reading →

August 9, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Clare Sestanovich, criticism, fiction, Separation, short stories Leave a comment

‘You Are Now Entering The Human Heart’ by Janet Frame

You Are Now Entering The Human Heart by Janet Frame, 1969 Continue reading →

August 8, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, analysis, criticism, fiction, Janet Frame, New Zealand lit, New Zealand literature, Philadelphia, short stories, You Are Now Entering The Human Heart Leave a comment

‘Moon Rocket’ by Elizabeth Spencer

Moon Rocket by Elizabeth Spencer, 1960 Continue reading →

August 7, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Elizabeth Spencer, fiction, Korean War, Moon Rocket, science fiction, short stories Leave a comment

‘Virginia City’ by Claire Vaye Watkins

Virginia City by Claire Vaye Watkins, 2012 Continue reading →

August 6, 2023August 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Claire Vaye Watkins, criticism, fiction, Nevada, short stories, Virginia City Leave a comment

‘The Archivist’ by Claire Vaye Watkins

The Archivist by Claire Vaye Watkins, 2012 Continue reading →

August 5, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Claire Vaye Watkins, criticism, fiction, short stories, The Archivist Leave a comment

‘The Cult Of Mary’ by Laura Van Den Berg

The Cult Of Mary by Laura Van Den Berg, 2019 Continue reading →

August 4, 2023September 18, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Italy, Laura Van Den Berg, short stories, The Cult Of Mary Leave a comment

‘All Will Be Well’ by Yiyun Li

All Will Be Well by Yiyun Li, 2019 Continue reading →

August 3, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, All Will Be Well, American lit, American literature, analysis, California, Chinese lit, Chinese literature, criticism, fiction, short stories, Yiyun Li Leave a comment

‘Bettering Myself’ by Ottessa Moshfegh

Bettering Myself by Ottessa Moshfegh, 2013 Continue reading →

August 2, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Bettering Myself, criticism, fiction, New York City, Ottessa Moshfegh, short stories Leave a comment

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