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Tag: 1970s

‘(I Thought My Father Looked Like FDR)’ by George Chambers

(I Thought My Father Looked Like FDR) by George Chambers, 1972 Continue reading →

August 25, 2016November 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: (I Thought My Father Looked Like FDR), 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, George Chambers, short stories 1 Comment

‘Mr. Parker’ by Laurie Colwin

Mr. Parker by Laurie Colwin, 1973 Continue reading →

July 14, 2016December 14, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Laurie Colwin, Mr. Parker, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas’ by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin, 1973 Continue reading →

July 11, 2016November 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, short stories, The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas, Ursula K. Le Guin 1 Comment

‘The Gospel According To Mark’ by Jorge Luis Borges

The Gospel According To Mark by Jorge Luis Borges, 1970 Continue reading →

April 19, 2016December 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, analysis, Argentinian lit, Argentinian literature, criticism, fiction, Jorge Luis Borges, Latin American lit, Latin American literature, magical realism, short stories, The Gospel According To Mark Leave a comment

‘Gorilla, My Love’ by Toni Cade Bambara

Gorilla, My Love by Toni Cade Bambara, 1971 Continue reading →

March 31, 2016January 13, 2026 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Gorilla My Love, New York City, short stories, Toni Cade Bambara 1 Comment

‘This Is A Story About My Friend George, The Toy Inventor’ by Grace Paley

This Is A Story About My Friend George, The Toy Inventor by Grace Paley, 1977 Continue reading →

March 24, 2016January 13, 2026 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Grace Paley, short stories, This Is A Story About My Friend George The Toy Inventor Leave a comment

‘Her Son’ by Isaac Bashevis Singer

Her Son by Isaac Bashevis Singer, 1970 Continue reading →

March 22, 2016January 13, 2026 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, analysis, criticism, fiction, Her Son, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Polish lit, Polish literature, short stories Leave a comment

‘The World Of Apples’ by John Cheever

The World Of Apples by John Cheever, 1973 Continue reading →

March 21, 2016November 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, Americans abroad, analysis, criticism, fiction, Italy, John Cheever, short stories, The World Of Apples Leave a comment

‘Somewhere Else’ by Grace Paley

Somewhere Else by Grace Paley, 1978 Continue reading →

February 16, 2016January 13, 2026 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Bronx, China, criticism, fiction, Grace Paley, New York City, short stories, Somewhere Else Leave a comment

‘Durling, Or The Faithless Wife’ by Sean O’Faolain

Durling, Or The Faithless Wife by Sean O’Faolain, 1974 Continue reading →

February 11, 2016November 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, Dublin, Durling Or The Faithless Wife, fiction, Ireland, Irish lit, Irish literature, Sean O'Faolain, short stories Leave a comment

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