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Tag: American lit

‘The Rent Manual’ by Sidik Fofana

The Rent Manual by Sidik Fofana, 2017 Continue reading →

November 27, 2023September 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Harlem, New York City, short stories, Sidik Fofana, Stories From The Tenants Downstairs, The Rent Manual Leave a comment

‘The Blessing Tobacco’ by Morgan Talty

The Blessing Tobacco by Morgan Talty, 2020 Continue reading →

November 26, 2023September 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Maine, Morgan Talty, Native American lit, Native American literature, short stories, The Blessing Tobacco 1 Comment

‘Burn’ by Morgan Talty

Burn by Morgan Talty, 2018 Continue reading →

November 25, 2023September 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Burn, criticism, fiction, Maine, Morgan Talty, Native American lit, Native American literature, short stories Leave a comment

‘North Of’ by Marie-Helene Bertino

North Of by Marie-Helene Bertino, 2007 Continue reading →

November 23, 2023August 28, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Bob Dylan, criticism, fiction, Marie-Helene Bertino, North Of, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, short stories, Thanksgiving stories Leave a comment

‘The Tryst’ by Joyce Carol Oates

The Tryst by Joyce Carol Oates, 1980 Continue reading →

November 20, 2023September 4, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Joyce Carol Oates, short stories, The Tryst Leave a comment

‘Snowing In Greenwich Village’ by John Updike

Snowing In Greenwich Village by John Updike, 1956 Continue reading →

November 19, 2023September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, John Updike, New York, New York City, short stories, Snowing In Greenwich Village Leave a comment

‘Unstuck’ by John Updike

Unstuck by John Updike, 1962 Continue reading →

November 18, 2023August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, John Updike, short stories, Unstuck Leave a comment

‘The Gentleman In The Pink-And-White Striped Shirt’ by Maeve Brennan

The Gentleman In The Pink-And-White Striped Shirt by Maeve Brennan, 1955 Continue reading →

November 17, 2023August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Herbert's Retreat, Maeve Brennan, New York, New York City, short stories, The Gentleman In The Pink-And-White Striped Shirt Leave a comment

‘The Divine Fireplace’ by Maeve Brennan

The Divine Fireplace by Maeve Brennan, 1956 Continue reading →

November 16, 2023September 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Herbert's Retreat, Maeve Brennan, New York, short stories, The Divine Fireplace Leave a comment

‘The Stone, Hot-Water Bottle’ by Maeve Brennan

The Stone, Hot-Water Bottle by Maeve Brennan, 1954 Continue reading →

November 15, 2023August 25, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Herbert's Retreat, Irish lit, Irish literature, Maeve Brennan, New York, satire, short stories, The Stone Hot-Water Bottle Leave a comment

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