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Tag: American literature

‘The Enduring Chill’ by Flannery O’Connor

The Enduring Chill by Flannery O’Connor, 1958 Continue reading →

January 14, 2019November 16, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Flannery O'Connor, short stories, Southern gothic, Southern literature, The Enduring Chill Leave a comment

‘The Trouble With Mrs. Blynn, The Trouble With The World’ by Patricia Highsmith

The Trouble With Mrs. Blynn, The Trouble With The World by Patricia Highsmith, 2002 Continue reading →

January 10, 2019August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, England, fiction, Patricia Highsmith, short stories, The Trouble With Mrs. Blynn The Trouble With The World Leave a comment

‘Armistice’ by Bernard Malamud

Armistice by Bernard Malamud, 1940 Continue reading →

January 8, 2019August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Armistice, Bernard Malamud, criticism, fiction, New York City, short stories, World War II Leave a comment

‘The Point’ by Charles D’Ambrosio

The Point by Charles D’Ambrosio, 1990 Continue reading →

January 7, 2019November 16, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Charles D'Ambrosio, criticism, fiction, short stories, The Point, Washington Leave a comment

‘The Slaves In New York’ by Tama Janowitz

The Slaves In New York by Tama Janowitz, 1986 Continue reading →

January 3, 2019November 16, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, short stories, Tama Janowitz, The Slaves In New York Leave a comment

‘Tied In A Bow’ by Langston Hughes

Tied In A Bow by Langston Hughes, 1957 Continue reading →

January 1, 2019November 16, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Harlem, Langston Hughes, short stories, Tied In A Bow Leave a comment

‘Homecoming’ by William Maxwell

Homecoming by William Maxwell, 1938 Continue reading →

December 25, 2018September 18, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Homecoming, Illinois, short stories, William Maxwell Leave a comment

‘Christmas Longings’ by Elizabeth Spencer

Christmas Longings by Elizabeth Spencer, 2012 Continue reading →

December 24, 2018August 25, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Christmas Longings, Christmas stories, criticism, Elizabeth Spencer, fiction, short stories, Southern literature Leave a comment

‘Christmas Song’ by Langston Hughes

Christmas Song by Langston Hughes, 1957 Continue reading →

December 23, 2018September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Christmas Song, criticism, fiction, Harlem, Langston Hughes, short stories Leave a comment

‘Horatio’s Trick’ by Ann Beattie

Horatio’s Trick by Ann Beattie, 1987 Continue reading →

December 22, 2018August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Ann Beattie, criticism, fiction, Horatio's Trick, short stories, Virginia Leave a comment

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