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Tag: American lit

‘Comfort’ by Jamel Brinkley

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May 1, 2024August 14, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Comfort, criticism, fiction, Jamel Brinkley, New York, New York City, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Sea Latch’ by Cara Blue Adams

The Sea Latch by Cara Blue Adams, 2013 Continue reading →

April 30, 2024August 14, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Cara Blue Adams, criticism, fiction, Maine, short stories, The Sea Latch Leave a comment

‘Unknown Unknowns’ by Vauhini Vara

Unknown Unknowns by Vauhini Vara, 2020 Continue reading →

April 28, 2024August 14, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: UncategorizedTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, short stories, Unknown Unknowns, Vauhini Vara Leave a comment

‘I, Buffalo’ by Vauhini Vara

I, Buffalo by Vauhini Vara, 2013 Continue reading →

April 27, 2024August 14, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, California, Canadian lit, Canadian literature, criticism, fiction, I Buffalo, San Francisco, short stories, Vauhini Vara Leave a comment

‘The Greatest Gift’ by Philip Van Doren Stern

The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern, 1943 Continue reading →

April 25, 2024August 14, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, It's A Wonderful Life, Philip Van Doren Stern, short stories, The Greatest Gift Leave a comment

‘The Wisdom Of Eve’ by Mary Orr

The Wisdom Of Eve by Mary Orr, 1946 Continue reading →

April 23, 2024August 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, All About Eve, American lit, American literature, analysis, Broadway, criticism, fiction, Mary Orr, New York City, short stories, The Wisdom Of Eve Leave a comment

‘A Thing At Work’ by George Saunders

A Thing At Work by George Saunders, 2022 Continue reading →

April 21, 2024August 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, A Thing At Work, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, George Saunders, New York, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Mom Of Bold Action’ by George Saunders

The Mom Of Bold Action by George Saunders, 2021 Continue reading →

April 20, 2024August 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, George Saunders, short stories, The Mom Of Bold Action Leave a comment

‘By The Waters Of Babylon’ by Stephen Vincent Benét

By The Waters Of Babylon by Stephen Vincent Benét, 1937 Continue reading →

April 19, 2024August 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, American lit, American literature, analysis, By The Waters Of Babylon, criticism, fiction, New York City, Place Of The Gods, Planet Of The Apes, post-apocalyptic, short stories, Stephen Vincent Benet Leave a comment

‘Island’ by Gretel Ehrlich

Island by Gretel Ehrlich, 1991 Continue reading →

April 17, 2024August 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Gretel Ehrlich, Island, short stories Leave a comment

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