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Tag: American lit

‘In A Tub’ by Amy Hempel

In A Tub by Amy Hempel, 1985 Continue reading →

August 27, 2024August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, Amy Hempel, analysis, criticism, fiction, In A Tub, short stories, Tim Robinson Leave a comment

‘My Jockey’ by Lucia Berlin

My Jockey by Lucia Berlin, 1984 Continue reading →

August 26, 2024August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Lucia Berlin, My Jockey, short stories Leave a comment

‘Guests’ by Mary Terrier

Guests by Mary Terrier, 2019 Continue reading →

August 12, 2024August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Guests, Mary Terrier, short stories Leave a comment

‘My Heart Is Either Broken’ by Megan Abbott

My Heart Is Either Broken by Megan Abbott, 2013 Continue reading →

August 5, 2024August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Gone Girl, Megan Abbott, My Heart Is Either Broken, short stories Leave a comment

‘Witness’ by Jamel Brinkley

Witness by Jamel Brinkley, 2020 Continue reading →

July 22, 2024September 1, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Brooklyn, criticism, fiction, Jamel Brinkley, New York City, short stories, Witness Leave a comment

‘Taylor Swift’ by Hugh Behm-Steinberg

Taylor Swift by Hugh Behm-Steinberg, 2015 Continue reading →

July 8, 2024August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Hugh Behm-Steinberg, short stories, Taylor Swift Leave a comment

‘You’re The Sweetest’ by LaShonda Katrice Barnett

You’re The Sweetest by LaShonda Katrice Barnett, 2017 Continue reading →

June 24, 2024September 4, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Indiana, Indianapolis, LaShonda Katrice Barnett, short stories, You're The Sweetest Leave a comment

‘A Stick Of Green Candy’ by Jane Bowles

A Stick Of Green Candy by Jane Bowles, 1957 Continue reading →

June 9, 2024August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, A Stick Of Green Candy, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Jane Bowles, Long Island, short stories 4 Comments

‘A Dark And Winding Road’ by Ottessa Moshfegh

A Dark And Winding Road by Ottessa Moshfegh, 2013 Continue reading →

June 8, 2024August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, A Dark And Winding Road, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Ottessa Moshfegh, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Orphaned Swimming Pool’ by John Updike

The Orphaned Swimming Pool by John Updike, 1970 Continue reading →

June 7, 2024August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Connecticut, criticism, fiction, John Updike, short stories, The Orphaned Swimming Pool Leave a comment

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