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Tag: American lit

‘A Prize For Every Player’ by A.M. Homes

A Prize For Every Player by A.M. Homes, 2018 Continue reading →

August 21, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, A Prize For Every Player, A.M. Homes, American lit, American literature, analysis, comedy, criticism, fiction, satire, short stories Leave a comment

‘Wednesday’s Child’ by Yiyun Li

Wednesday’s Child by Yiyun Li, 2023 Continue reading →

August 19, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, Amsterdam, analysis, criticism, Europe, fiction, short stories, Wednesday's Child, Yiyun Li Leave a comment

‘Wide Spot’ by Thomas McGuane

Wide Spot by Thomas McGuane, 2019 Continue reading →

August 17, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Montana, short stories, Thomas McGuane, Wide Spot Leave a comment

‘Gryphon’ by Charles Baxter

Gryphon by Charles Baxter, 1985 Continue reading →

August 14, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Charles Baxter, criticism, fiction, Gryphon, Michigan, short stories Leave a comment

‘Exit Zero’ by Marie-Helene Bertino

Exit Zero by Marie-Helene Bertino, 2015 Continue reading →

August 13, 2023August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Exit Zero, fiction, Marie-Helene Bertino, New Jersey, short stories Leave a comment

‘A Sandstone Farmhouse’ by John Updike

A Sandstone Farmhouse by John Updike, 1990 Continue reading →

August 12, 2023September 18, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, A Sandstone Farmhouse, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, John Updike, Pennsylvania, short stories Leave a comment

‘Brawler’ by Lauren Groff

Brawler by Lauren Groff, 2019 Continue reading →

August 10, 2023August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Brawler, criticism, fiction, Lauren Groff, short stories Leave a comment

‘Separation’ by Clare Sestanovich

Separation by Clare Sestanovich, 2021 Continue reading →

August 9, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Clare Sestanovich, criticism, fiction, Separation, short stories Leave a comment

‘Moon Rocket’ by Elizabeth Spencer

Moon Rocket by Elizabeth Spencer, 1960 Continue reading →

August 7, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Elizabeth Spencer, fiction, Korean War, Moon Rocket, science fiction, short stories Leave a comment

‘Virginia City’ by Claire Vaye Watkins

Virginia City by Claire Vaye Watkins, 2012 Continue reading →

August 6, 2023August 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Claire Vaye Watkins, criticism, fiction, Nevada, short stories, Virginia City Leave a comment

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