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Tag: 2010s

‘When We Were Happy We Had Other Names’ by Yiyun Li

When We Were Happy We Had Other Names by Yiyun Li, 2018 Continue reading →

May 28, 2023August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Chinese lit, Chinese literature, criticism, fiction, short stories, When We Were Happy We Had Other Names, Yiyun Li Leave a comment

‘Now More Than Ever’ by Zadie Smith

Now More Than Ever by Zadie Smith, 2018 Continue reading →

May 27, 2023September 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, English lit, English literature, fiction, Now More Than Ever, short stories, Zadie Smith Leave a comment

‘The Huntress’ by Sofia Samatar

The Huntress by Sofia Samatar, 2017 Continue reading →

May 19, 2023September 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fantasy, fiction, short stories, Sofia Samatar, Somali lit, Somali literature, The Huntress Leave a comment

‘Two Ruminations On A Homeless Brother’ by David Means

Two Ruminations On A Homeless Brother by David Means, 2017 Continue reading →

May 13, 2023September 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, David Means, fiction, short stories, Two Ruminations On A Homeless Man Leave a comment

‘The Starlet Apartments’ by Jonathan Lethem

The Starlet Apartments by Jonathan Lethem, 2019 Continue reading →

May 12, 2023September 9, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, California, criticism, fiction, Hollywood, Jonathan Lethem, Los Angeles, short stories, The Starlet Apartments Leave a comment

‘The Young Painters’ by Nicole Krauss

The Young Painters by Nicole Krauss, 2010 Continue reading →

May 11, 2023August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Nicole Krauss, short stories, The Young Painters Leave a comment

‘Everything Is Far From Here’ by Cristina Henríquez

Everything Is Far From Here by Cristina Henríquez, 2017 Continue reading →

May 8, 2023September 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Cristina Henríquez, criticism, Cynthia Ozick, Everything Is Far From Here, fiction, immigration, short stories, The Shawl Leave a comment

‘Apple Cake’ by Allegra Goodman

Apple Cake by Allegra Goodman, 2014 Continue reading →

May 7, 2023September 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, Allegra Goodman, American lit, American literature, analysis, Apple Cake, criticism, fiction, Massachusetts, short stories Leave a comment

‘Alms’ by Stuart Dybek

Alms by Stuart Dybek, 2014 Continue reading →

May 4, 2023September 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, Alms, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, short stories, Stuart Dybek Leave a comment

‘Heart Of Hearts’ by Emily Temple

Heart Of Hearts by Emily Temple, 2017 Continue reading →

April 28, 2023September 18, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Emily Temple, fiction, Heart Of Hearts, short stories Leave a comment

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