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Tag: American lit

‘Ray-Ray’s Picture Box’ by James McBride

Ray-Ray’s Picture Box by James McBride, 2017 Continue reading →

February 17, 2023August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, James McBride, Ray-Ray's Picture Box, short stories Leave a comment

‘Top Of The Food Chain’ by T. Coraghessan Boyle

Top Of The Food Chain by T. Coraghessan Boyle, 1993 Continue reading →

February 16, 2023September 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, short stories, T. Coraghessan Boyle, Top Of The Food Chain Leave a comment

‘Haunted’ by Walter Mosley

Haunted by Walter Mosley, 2020 Continue reading →

February 15, 2023September 27, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Haunted, New York City, short stories, Walter Mosley Leave a comment

‘The Pace Of Youth’ by Stephen Crane

The Pace Of Youth by Stephen Crane, 1894 Continue reading →

February 13, 2023August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1890s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, Stephen Crane, The Pace Of Youth Leave a comment

‘The Green Door’ by O. Henry

The Green Door by O. Henry, 1906 Continue reading →

February 12, 2023September 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1900s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, O. Henry, short stories, The Green Door Leave a comment

‘Billboard’ by Richard Bausch

Billboard by Richard Bausch, 1995 Continue reading →

February 11, 2023September 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Billboard, criticism, fiction, Richard Bausch, romantic comedy, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Neighbor’ by Russell Banks

The Neighbor by Russell Banks, 1975 Continue reading →

February 9, 2023September 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Russell Banks, short stories, The Neighbor 1 Comment

‘Ain’t That Good News’ by Brit Bennett

Ain’t That Good News by Brit Bennett, 2014 Continue reading →

February 8, 2023September 20, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, Ain't That Good News, American lit, American literature, analysis, Brit Bennett, criticism, fiction, Louisiana, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Daughters’ by Maeve Brennan

The Daughters by Maeve Brennan, 1955 Continue reading →

February 7, 2023August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Irish lit, Irish literature, Maeve Brennan, New York City, short stories, The Daughters Leave a comment

‘Miracles’ by Lucy Corin

Miracles by Lucy Corin, 2011 Continue reading →

February 6, 2023August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, flash fiction, Lucy Corin, Miracles, short stories Leave a comment

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