Short Story Magic Tricks

breaking down why great fiction is great

Skip to content

About
Short Story Magic Tricks
Magic Trick Index
Favorites
Top Fives

SSMT on Instagram
SSMT on Twitter
SSMT on Facebook

Tag: American literature

‘A Different Kind Of Imperfection’ by Thomas Beller

A Different Kind Of Imperfection by Thomas Beller, 1991 Continue reading →

December 20, 2017November 25, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, A Different Kind Of Imperfection, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, short stories, Thomas Beller Leave a comment

‘Christmas By Injunction’ by O. Henry

Christmas By Injunction by O. Henry, 1907 Continue reading →

December 18, 2017September 28, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1900s, American lit, American literature, American West, analysis, Christmas By Injunction, Christmas stories, criticism, fiction, O. Henry, short stories Leave a comment

‘Uncle Raymond’ by Nelson Eubanks

Uncle Raymond by Nelson Eubanks, 2002 Continue reading →

December 16, 2017October 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Flint, Michigan, Nelson Eubanks, short stories, Uncle Raymond Leave a comment

‘The Angel Of The Bridge’ by John Cheever

The Angel Of The Bridge by John Cheever, 1961 Continue reading →

December 11, 2017November 8, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, John Cheever, New York City, short stories, The Angel Of The Bridge Leave a comment

‘Cat Person’ by Kristen Roupenian

Cat Person by Kristen Roupenian, 2017 Continue reading →

December 9, 2017September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Cat Person, criticism, fiction, Kristen Roupenian, short stories Leave a comment

‘Master Eustace’ by Henry James

Master Eustace by Henry James, 1871 Continue reading →

December 7, 2017November 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1870s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Henry James, Master Eustace, short stories Leave a comment

‘Brothers’ by Sherwood Anderson

Brothers by Sherwood Anderson, 1922 Continue reading →

December 5, 2017November 25, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1920s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Brothers, Chicago, criticism, fiction, Sherwood Anderson, short stories 1 Comment

‘Snow Angel’ by Stephanie Vaughn

Snow Angel by Stephanie Vaughn, 1990 Continue reading →

December 4, 2017August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, short stories, Snow Angel, Stephanie Vaughn 1 Comment

‘The Cut-Glass Bowl’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Cut-Glass Bowl by F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1920 Continue reading →

November 30, 2017November 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1920s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, F. Scott Fitzgerald, fiction, short stories, The Cut-Glass Bowl Leave a comment

‘Who’s Passing For Who?’ by Langston Hughes

Who’s Passing For Who? by Langston Hughes, 1953 Continue reading →

November 28, 2017November 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Harlem, Langston Hughes, short stories, Who's Passing For Who? 1 Comment

Posts navigation

Search

Follow Short Story Magic Tricks on WordPress.com

Type your email…

POPULAR MAGIC TRICKS

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Subscribe Subscribed

Short Story Magic Tricks

Join 1,032 other subscribers

Have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
Short Story Magic Tricks
View site in Reader
Manage subscriptions Sign up Log in
Report this content
Collapse this bar

Loading Comments...

Write a Comment...

Email (Required)

Name (Required)

Website