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Tag: American literature

‘The Barber’s Unhappiness’ by George Saunders

The Barber’s Unhappiness by George Saunders, 1999 Continue reading →

May 26, 2017August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, George Saunders, short stories, The Barber's Unhappiness 1 Comment

‘The End Of FIRPO In The World’ by George Saunders

The End Of FIRPO In The World by George Saunders, 1998 Continue reading →

May 25, 2017August 23, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, George Saunders, Pastoralia, short stories, The End Of FIRPO In The World 1 Comment

‘Sea Oak’ by George Saunders

Sea Oak by George Saunders, 1998 Continue reading →

May 24, 2017August 25, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, George Saunders, ghost stories, Pastoralia, Sea Oak, short stories Leave a comment

‘Winky’ by George Saunders

Winky by George Saunders, 1997 Continue reading →

May 23, 2017August 3, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, George Saunders, short stories, Winky Leave a comment

‘Pastoralia’ by George Saunders

Pastoralia by George Saunders, 2000 Continue reading →

May 22, 2017August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, George Saunders, Pastoralia, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Other Woman’ by Sherwood Anderson

The Other Woman by Sherwood Anderson, 1920 Continue reading →

May 18, 2017November 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1920s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Sherwood Anderson, short stories, The Other Woman 1 Comment

‘The Drill’ by Breena Clarke

The Drill by Breena Clarke, 1996 Continue reading →

May 14, 2017September 11, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Breena Clarke, criticism, fiction, New York City, short stories, The Drill Leave a comment

‘A Short Walk From The Station’ by John O’Hara

A Short Walk From The Station by John O’Hara, 1962 Continue reading →

April 27, 2017August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, A Short Walk From The Station, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, John O'Hara, New York City, short stories 2 Comments

‘Communist’ by Richard Ford

Communist by Richard Ford, 1985 Continue reading →

April 25, 2017October 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, American West, analysis, Communist, criticism, fiction, Montana, Richard Ford, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Red Bow’ by George Saunders

The Red Bow by George Saunders, 2009 Continue reading →

April 24, 2017August 28, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, George Saunders, short stories, The Red Bow Leave a comment

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