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Tag: American literature

‘The Pink Pale Roast’ by Grace Paley

The Pale Pink Roast by Grace Paley, 1959 Continue reading →

May 7, 2019September 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Grace Paley, New York City, short stories, The Pink Pale Roast Leave a comment

‘Vicious Circle’ by Langston Hughes

Vicious Circle by Langston Hughes, 1957 Continue reading →

May 6, 2019November 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Harlem, Langston Hughes, New York City, short stories, Vicious Circle Leave a comment

‘Tom Wolfe’s My Name’ by Jessamyn West

Tom Wolfe’s My Name by Jessamyn West, 1955 Continue reading →

May 3, 2019August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, California, criticism, fiction, Jessamyn West, short stories, Thomas Wolfe, Tom Wolfe's My Name Leave a comment

‘The Battle Of The Suits’ by Jessamyn West

The Battle Of The Suits by Jessamyn West, 1955 Continue reading →

May 2, 2019November 8, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, California, criticism, fiction, Jessamyn West, short stories, The Battle Of The Suits Leave a comment

‘Homecoming’ by Jessamyn West

Homecoming by Jessamyn West, 1955 Continue reading →

May 1, 2019November 14, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Homecoming, Jessamyn West, short stories Leave a comment

‘Love, Death, And The Ladies’ Drill Team’ by Jessamyn West

Love, Death, And The Ladies’ Drill Team by Jessamyn West, 1951 Continue reading →

April 30, 2019August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, California, criticism, fiction, Jessamyn West, Love Death And The Ladies' Drill Team, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Mysteries Of Life In An Orderly Manner’ by Jessamyn West

The Mysteries Of Life In An Orderly Manner by Jessamyn West, 1948 Continue reading →

April 29, 2019September 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, California, criticism, fiction, Jessamyn West, short stories, The Mysteries Of Life In An Orderly Manner Leave a comment

‘Happy Birthday’ by Toni Cade Bambara

Happy Birthday by Toni Cade Bambara, 1969 Continue reading →

April 26, 2019September 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Happy Birthday, short stories, Toni Cade Bambara Leave a comment

‘Sweet Town’ by Toni Cade Bambara

Sweet Town by Toni Cade Bambara, 1959 Continue reading →

April 25, 2019November 8, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, short stories, Sweet Town, Toni Cade Bambara Leave a comment

‘My Man Bovanne’ by Toni Cade Bambara

My Man Bovanne by Toni Cade Bambara, 1972 Continue reading →

April 24, 2019November 8, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, My Man Bovanne, short stories, Toni Cade Bambara Leave a comment

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