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‘Allegiance’ by Aryn Kyle

Allegiance by Aryn Kyle, 2006 Continue reading →

July 5, 2023August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, Allegiance, American lit, American literature, analysis, Aryn Kyle, criticism, fiction, short stories Leave a comment

‘I Am An American’ by James Alan McPherson

I Am An American by James Alan McPherson, 1974 Continue reading →

July 4, 2023August 25, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, Americans abroad, analysis, criticism, England, fiction, I Am An American, James Alan McPherson, London, short stories Leave a comment

‘In Bed One Night’ by Robert Coover

In Bed One Night by Robert Coover, 1983 Continue reading →

July 3, 2023September 20, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, In Bed One Night, Robert Coover, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Cure’ by Melissa Febos

The Cure by Melissa Febos, 2021 Continue reading →

July 2, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Melissa Febos, New York City, short stories, The Cure Leave a comment

‘The Diver’ by V.S. Pritchett

The Diver by V.S. Pritchett, 1970 Continue reading →

July 1, 2023August 18, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, English lit, English literature, fiction, France, Paris, short stories, The Diver, V.S. Pritchett Leave a comment

‘Down At The Dinghy’ by J.D. Salinger

Down At The Dinghy by J.D. Salinger, 1949 Continue reading →

June 30, 2023August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Down At The Dinghy, fiction, J.D. Salinger, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Laughing Man’ by J.D. Salinger

The Laughing Man by J.D. Salinger, 1949 Continue reading →

June 29, 2023September 20, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, J.D. Salinger, New York, New York City, short stories, The Laughing Man Leave a comment

‘Just Before The War With The Eskimos’ by J.D. Salinger

Just Before The War With The Eskimos by J.D. Salinger, 1948 Continue reading →

June 28, 2023September 18, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, J.D. Salinger, Just Before The War With The Eskimos, New York, New York City, short stories Leave a comment

‘Uncle Wiggily In Connecticut’ by J.D. Salinger

Uncle Wiggily In Connecticut by J.D. Salinger, 1948 Continue reading →

June 27, 2023August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Connecticut, criticism, fiction, J.D. Salinger, short stories, Uncle Wiggily In Connecticut Leave a comment

‘A Perfect Day For Bananafish’ by J.D. Salinger

A Perfect Day For Bananafish by J.D. Salinger, 1948 Continue reading →

June 26, 2023August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, A Perfect Day For Bananafish, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Florida, J.D. Salinger, short stories, World War II Leave a comment

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