Short Story Magic Tricks

breaking down why great fiction is great

Skip to content

About
Short Story Magic Tricks
Magic Trick Index
Favorites
Top Fives

SSMT on Instagram
SSMT on Twitter
SSMT on Facebook

Category: Short Story Magic Tricks

‘Elliott Spencer’ by George Saunders

Elliott Spencer by George Saunders, 2019 Continue reading →

January 27, 2023August 25, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Elliott Spencer, fiction, George Saunders, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Johnson Girls’ by Toni Cade Bambara

The Johnson Girls by Toni Cade Bambara, 1972 Continue reading →

January 26, 2023September 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Ann Beattie, Bobbie Ann Mason, criticism, fiction, Gordon Lish, New York City, Raymond Carver, short stories, The Johnson Girls, Toni Cade Bambara Leave a comment

‘Ancient Rome’ by Kyle McCarthy

Ancient Rome by Kyle McCarthy, 2016 Continue reading →

January 25, 2023August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Ancient Rome, Brooklyn, criticism, fiction, Kyle McCarthy, New York City, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Lifeguard’ by Mary Morris

The Lifeguard by Mary Morris, 1987 Continue reading →

January 24, 2023September 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Mary Morris, New England, short stories, The Lifeguard Leave a comment

‘The Partridge Festival’ by Flannery O’Connor

The Partridge Festival by Flannery O’Connor, 1961 Continue reading →

January 23, 2023September 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Flannery O'Connor, Georgia, short stories, Southern gothic, Southern literature, The Partridge Festival Leave a comment

‘Company Of Strangers’ by Aryn Kyle

Company Of Strangers by Aryn Kyle, 2004 Continue reading →

January 22, 2023August 20, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Aryn Kyle, Company Of Strangers, criticism, fiction, short stories Leave a comment

‘Brides’ by Aryn Kyle

Brides by Aryn Kyle, 2004 Continue reading →

January 21, 2023August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Aryn Kyle, Brides, Colorado, criticism, fiction, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Media’ by Ben Lerner

The Media by Ben Lerner, 2020 Continue reading →

January 20, 2023September 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Ben Lerner, criticism, epistolary, fiction, short stories, The Media Leave a comment

‘August Evening’ by Joyce Carol Oates

August Evening by Joyce Carol Oates, 1992 Continue reading →

January 19, 2023September 28, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, August Evening, criticism, fiction, Joyce Carol Oates, short stories Leave a comment

‘Under The Wave’ by Lauren Groff

Under The Wave by Lauren Groff, 2018 Continue reading →

January 17, 2023September 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Lauren Groff, short stories, Under The Wave Leave a comment

Posts navigation

Search

Follow Short Story Magic Tricks on WordPress.com

Type your email…

POPULAR MAGIC TRICKS

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Subscribe Subscribed
- Short Story Magic Tricks
- Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.

Loading Comments...

Write a Comment...

Email (Required)

Name (Required)

Website