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

‘Amusements’ by Sherman Alexie

Amusements by Sherman Alexie, 1993 Continue reading →

July 29, 2015August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, Amusements, analysis, criticism, fiction, Sherman Alexie, short stories Leave a comment

‘What You Pawn I Will Redeem’ by Sherman Alexie

What You Pawn I Will Redeem by Sherman Alexie, 2003 Continue reading →

July 28, 2015November 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Seattle, Sherman Alexie, short stories, What You Pawn I Will Redeem Leave a comment

‘The Only Traffic Signal On The Reservation Doesn’t Flash Red Anymore’ by Sherman Alexie

The Only Traffic Signal On The Reservation Doesn’t Flash Red Anymore by Sherman Alexie, 1993 Continue reading →

July 27, 2015August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, basketball, criticism, fiction, Sherman Alexie, short stories, The Only Traffic Signal On The Reservation Doesn't Flash Red Anymore Leave a comment

‘Referential’ by Lorrie Moore

Referential by Lorrie Moore, 2012 Continue reading →

July 24, 2015September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Lorrie Moore, Referential, short stories, Symbols And Signs, Vladimir Nabokov Leave a comment

‘The Angel In The Alcove’ by Tennessee Williams

The Angel In The Alcove by Tennessee Williams, 1948 Continue reading →

July 22, 2015October 25, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New Orleans, short stories, Southern literature, Tennessee Williams, The Angel In The Alcove Leave a comment

‘The Artificial N—–‘ by Flannery O’Connor

The Artificial N—– by Flannery O’Connor, 1955 Continue reading →

July 21, 2015August 30, 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 Artificial N----- Leave a comment

‘Shall Not Perish’ by William Faulkner

Shall Not Perish by William Faulkner, 1943 Continue reading →

July 17, 2015August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American Civil War, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Shall Not Perish, short stories, Southern literature, William Faulkner Leave a comment

‘Shingles For The Lord’ by William Faulkner

Shingles For The Lord by William Faulkner, 1943 Continue reading →

July 16, 2015September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, comedy, criticism, fiction, Shingles For The Lord, short stories, Southern literature, William Faulkner Leave a comment

‘Death Drag’ by William Faulkner

Death Drag by William Faulkner, 1932 Continue reading →

July 15, 2015September 14, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Death Drag, fiction, short stories, Southern literature, William Faulkner Leave a comment

‘Wash’ by William Faulkner

Wash by William Faulkner, 1934 Continue reading →

July 14, 2015January 17, 2026 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, American Civil War, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Reconstruction, short stories, Southern literature, Wash, William Faulkner Leave a 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