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Tag: American lit

‘The Lying Bee’ by John Henrik Clarke

The Lying Bee by John Henrik Clarke, 1989 Continue reading →

April 29, 2023September 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Georgia, John Henrik Clarke, short stories, The Lying Bee Leave a comment

‘Heart Of Hearts’ by Emily Temple

Heart Of Hearts by Emily Temple, 2017 Continue reading →

April 28, 2023September 18, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Emily Temple, fiction, Heart Of Hearts, short stories Leave a comment

‘Son Of Friedman’ by Emma Cline

Son Of Friedman by Emma Cline, 2019 Continue reading →

April 27, 2023August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Emma Cline, fiction, Hollywood, New York City, short stories, Son Of Friedman Leave a comment

‘Rain, Rain, Go Away’ by Isaac Asimov

Rain, Rain, Go Away by Isaac Asimov, 1959 Continue reading →

April 25, 2023September 11, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fantasy, fiction, Isaac Asimov, Rain Rain Go Away, science fiction, short stories Leave a comment

‘Tapioca Surprise’ by William Goyen

Tapioca Surprise by William Goyen, 1975 Continue reading →

April 24, 2023September 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, short stories, Tapioca Surprise, Texas, William Goyen Leave a comment

‘Cat In The Rain’ by Ernest Hemingway

Cat In The Rain by Ernest Hemingway, 1925 Continue reading →

April 23, 2023September 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1920s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Cat In The Rain, criticism, Ernest Hemingway, fiction, Italy, short stories Leave a comment

‘Edna In Rain’ by Marie-Helene Bertino

Edna In Rain by Marie-Helene Bertino, 2015 Continue reading →

April 22, 2023September 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Edna In Rain, fiction, Marie-Helene Bertino, short stories Leave a comment

‘A Domestic Dilemma’ by Carson McCullers

A Domestic Dilemma by Carson McCullers, 1951 Continue reading →

April 19, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, A Domestic Dilemma, American lit, American literature, analysis, Carson McCullers, criticism, fiction, New York City, short stories Leave a comment

‘Lifeguard’ by John Updike

Lifeguard by John Updike, 1961 Continue reading →

April 18, 2023September 19, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, John Updike, Lifeguard, short stories Leave a comment

‘Ex Parte’ by Ring Lardner

Ex Parte by Ring Lardner, 1928 Continue reading →

April 17, 2023September 19, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1920s, American lit, American literature, analysis, comedy, criticism, Ex Parte, fiction, Illinois, Ring Lardner, short stories Leave a comment

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