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‘The Majesty Of The Law’ by Frank O’Connor

The Majesty Of The Law by Frank O’Connor, 1949 Continue reading →

August 23, 2021October 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, fiction, Frank O'Connor, Ireland, Irish lit, Irish literature, short stories, The Majesty Of The Law Leave a comment

‘Who’s-Dead McCarthy’ by Kevin Barry

Who’s-Dead McCarthy by Kevin Barry, 2020 Continue reading →

August 20, 2021October 5, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, analysis, criticism, fiction, Ireland, Irish lit, Irish literature, Kevin Barry, Limerick, short stories, Who's-Dead McCarthy Leave a comment

‘Legend For A Painting’ by Julia O’Faolain

Legend For A Painting by Julia O’Faolain, 1976 Continue reading →

August 19, 2021October 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, fiction, Irish lit, Irish literature, Julia O'Faolain, Legend For A Painting, short stories Leave a comment

‘Lord Emsworth Acts For The Best’ by P.G. Wodehouse

Lord Emsworth Acts For The Best by P.G. Wodehouse, 1926 Continue reading →

August 18, 2021August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1920s, analysis, Blandings Castle, British lit, British literature, comedy, criticism, England, English lit, English literature, fiction, Lord Emsworth Acts For The Best, P.G. Wodehouse, short stories Leave a comment

‘On The Empty Shore’ by Seosamh Mac Grianna

On The Empty Shore by Seosamh Mac Grianna, 1955 Continue reading →

August 17, 2021October 17, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, fiction, Ireland, Irish lit, Irish literature, On The Empty Shore, Potato Famine, Seosamh Mac Grianna, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Poteen Maker’ by Michael McLaverty

The Poteen Maker by Michael McLaverty, 1946 Continue reading →

August 16, 2021October 14, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, fiction, Ireland, Irish lit, Irish literature, Michael McLaverty, short stories, The Poteen Maker Leave a comment

‘Unholy Living And Half Dying’ by Sean O’Faolain

Unholy Living And Half Dying by Sean O’Faolain, 1947 Continue reading →

August 13, 2021September 28, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, fiction, Ireland, Irish lit, Irish literature, Sean O'Faolain, short stories, Unholy Living And Half Dying Leave a comment

‘The Sugawn Chair’ by Sean O’Faolain

The Sugawn Chair by Sean O’Faolain, 1947 Continue reading →

August 12, 2021October 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, analysis, criticism, Dublin, fiction, Ireland, Irish lit, Irish literature, Sean O'Faolain, short stories, The Sugawn Chair Leave a comment

‘Up The Bare Stairs’ by Sean O’Faolain

Up The Bare Stairs by Sean O’Faolain, 1949 Continue reading →

August 11, 2021October 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, fiction, Ireland, Irish lit, Irish literature, Sean O'Faolain, short stories, Up The Bare Stairs Leave a comment

‘The Trout’ by Sean O’Faolain

The Trout by Sean O’Faolain, 1945 Continue reading →

August 10, 2021October 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, fiction, Ireland, Irish lit, Irish literature, Sean O'Faolain, short stories, The Trout Leave a comment

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