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Tag: American literature

‘A Natural Girl’ by Richard Yates

A Natural Girl by Richard Yates, 1981 Continue reading →

November 2, 2026November 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, A Natural Girl, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Michigan, Richard Yates, short storie, Vietnam War Leave a comment

‘Good Night, Sleep Tight’ by Brian Evenson

Good Night, Sleep Tight by Brian Evenson, 2024 Continue reading →

October 31, 2026October 6, 2026 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: short stories, American literature, American lit, criticism, analysis, fiction, 2020s, Brian Evenson, Good Night Sleep Tight Leave a comment

‘The Summer People’ by Shirley Jackson

The Summer People by Shirley Jackson, 1950 Continue reading →

October 29, 2026August 7, 2026 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: Shirley Jackson, short stories, American literature, American lit, criticism, analysis, fiction, 1950s, The Summer People Leave a comment

‘Wood Sorrel House’ by Zach Williams

Wood Sorrel House by Zach Williams, 2022 Continue reading →

October 28, 2026February 7, 2026 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, COVID-19, criticism, fiction, short stories, Wood Sorrel House, Zach Williams Leave a comment

‘Brooksmith’ by Henry James

Brooksmith by Henry James, 1891 Continue reading →

October 19, 2026August 4, 2026 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1890s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Brooksmith, criticism, fiction, Henry James, short stories 1 Comment

‘Bartow Station’ by Jamel Brinkley

Bartow Station by Jamel Brinkley, 2023 Continue reading →

October 12, 2026August 4, 2026 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Bartow Station, Bronx, Brooklyn, criticism, fiction, Jamel Brinkley, New York, New York City, short stories Leave a comment

‘Midnight In Dostoevsky’ by Don DeLillo

Midnight In Dostoevsky by Don DeLillo, 2009 Continue reading →

October 8, 2026October 7, 2026 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Don DeLillo, fiction, Midnight In Dostoevsky, short stories Leave a comment

‘All Stories’ by Kevin Wilson

All Stories by Kevin Wilson, 2025 Continue reading →

October 6, 2026August 4, 2026 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, All Stories, American lit, American literature, analysis, college, criticism, fiction, Kevin Wilson, short stories Leave a comment

‘Lawns’ by Mona Simpson

Lawns by Mona Simpson, 1984 Continue reading →

October 5, 2026October 4, 2026 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Cal-Berkeley, California, college, criticism, fiction, Lawns, Mona Simpson, short stories Leave a comment

‘Genealogy’ by Maud Casey

Genealogy by Maud Casey, 2002 Continue reading →

September 28, 2026November 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Genealogy, Maud Casey, short stories Leave a comment

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