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

Tag: 1950s

‘The Happiest I’ve Been’ by John Updike

The Happiest I’ve Been by John Updike, 1959 Continue reading →

December 31, 2022August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, John Updike, New Year's Eve, Pennsylvania, short stories, The Happiest I've Been Leave a comment

‘Grandma’s Wake’ by Emilio Díaz Valcárcel

Grandma’s Wake by Emilio Díaz Valcárcel, 1958 Continue reading →

December 29, 2022September 27, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: UncategorizedTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Emilio Díaz Valcárcel, fiction, Grandma's Wake, Puerto Rican lit, Puerto Rican literature, Puerto Rico, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Champ’ by Pedro Juan Soto

The Champ by Pedro Juan Soto, 1957 Continue reading →

December 28, 2022August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, Pedro Juan Soto, Puerto Rican lit, Puerto Rican literature, short stories, The Champ Leave a comment

‘Purification On Cristo Street’ by René Marqués

Purification On Cristo Street by René Marqués, 1958 Continue reading →

December 26, 2022September 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: UncategorizedTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Puerto Rican lit, Puerto Rican literature, Puerto Rico, Purification On Cristo Street, René Marqués, short stories Leave a comment

‘Beatrice Trueblood’s Story’ by Jean Stafford

Beatrice Trueblood’s Story by Jean Stafford, 1955 Continue reading →

November 14, 2022September 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Beatrice Trueblood's Story, criticism, fiction, Jean Stafford, New York City, Rhode Island, short stories Leave a comment

‘Before Crowned Heads’ by Dean Doner

Before Crowned Heads by Dean Doner, 1957 Continue reading →

October 26, 2022August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Before Crowned Heads, criticism, Dean Doner, fiction, short stories, South Dakota Leave a comment

‘Indian Burial’ by Dean Doner

Indian Burial by Dean Doner, 1958 Continue reading →

October 25, 2022August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Dean Doner, fiction, Indian Burial, short stories, South Dakota Leave a comment

‘End Of The World’ by Dean Doner

End Of The World by Dean Doner, 1959 Continue reading →

October 24, 2022October 1, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Dean Doner, End Of The World, fiction, short stories, South Dakota Leave a comment

‘A Father-To-Be’ by Saul Bellow

A Father-To-Be by Saul Bellow, 1955 Continue reading →

September 8, 2022October 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, A Father-To-Be, American lit, American literature, analysis, Chicago, criticism, fiction, Illinois, Saul Bellow, short stories Leave a comment

‘Where Nothing Is Long Ago’ by Virginia Sorensen

Where Nothing Is Long Ago by Virginia Sorensen, 1955 Continue reading →

June 13, 2022September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Mormons, short stories, Utah, Virginia Sorensen, Where Nothing Is Long Ago 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