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: American lit

‘The Wide Net’ by Eudora Welty

The Wide Net by Eudora Welty, 1942 Continue reading →

March 6, 2018November 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Eudora Welty, fiction, magical realism, short stories, Southern literature, The Wide Net Leave a comment

‘Three Short Moments In A Long Life’ by John L’Heureux

Three Short Moments In A Long Life by John L’Heureux, 2016 Continue reading →

March 5, 2018October 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, John L'Heureux, short stories, Three Short Moments In A Long Life Leave a comment

‘The Midnight Zone’ by Lauren Groff

The Midnight Zone by Lauren Groff, 2016 Continue reading →

March 2, 2018September 19, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Florida, Laura Groff, short stories, The Midnight Zone 1 Comment

‘The Lost Decade’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Lost Decade by F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1939 Continue reading →

February 27, 2018November 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, F. Scott Fitzgerald, fiction, New York City, short stories, The Lost Decade Leave a comment

‘Living’ by Grace Paley

Living by Grace Paley, 1965 Continue reading →

February 26, 2018November 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Grace Paley, Living, New York City, short stories Leave a comment

‘Solo On The Drums’ by Ann Petry

Solo On The Drums by Ann Petry, 1947 Continue reading →

February 20, 2018November 8, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Ann Petry, criticism, fiction, jazz, short stories, Solo On The Drums 1 Comment

‘Last Night’ by James Salter

Last Night by James Salter, 2002 Continue reading →

February 19, 2018August 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, James Salter, Last Night, short stories Leave a comment

‘- And The Moon Be Still As Bright’ by Ray Bradbury

– And The Moon Be Still As Bright by Ray Bradbury, 1948 Continue reading →

February 15, 2018September 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: - And The Moon Be Still As Bright, 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Mars, Ray Bradbury, sci fi, science fiction, short stories, The Martian Chronicles Leave a comment

‘Counting Breaths’ by Rosemarie Robotham

Counting Breaths by Rosemarie Robotham, 1996 Continue reading →

February 14, 2018November 25, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Counting Breaths, criticism, fiction, Jamaican lit, Jamaican literature, Rosemarie Robotham, short stories Leave a comment

‘Fedora’ by Kate Chopin

Fedora by Kate Chopin, 1897 Continue reading →

February 13, 2018November 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Fedora, fiction, Kate Chopin, short stories, Southern literature Leave a comment

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts
Follow Short Story Magic Tricks on WordPress.com

POPULAR MAGIC TRICKS

'Lara's Theme' by Madhuri Vijay
'The Working Girl' by Ann Beattie
About
'Oxford Girl' by Megan Abbott
'The Brown Chest' by John Updike
Short Story Magic Tricks Index By Author
'Independent Living' by Jonathan Escoffery
'The Chaser' by John Collier
'Three Women Of Chuck's Donuts' by Anthony Veasna So
'Baster' by Jeffrey Eugenides
Create a website or blog at WordPress.com
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
    • Join 1,011 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Short Story Magic Tricks
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar

Loading Comments...