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Tag: American literature

‘The Semplica Girl Diaries’ by George Saunders

The Semplica Girl Diaries by George Saunders, 2012 Continue reading →

March 4, 2015August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, George Saunders, short stories, The Semplica Girl Diaries Leave a comment

‘Adams’ by George Saunders

Adams by George Saunders, 2004 Continue reading →

March 3, 2015August 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, Adams, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, George Saunders, short stories 4 Comments

‘Jon’ by George Saunders

Jon by George Saunders, 2003 Continue reading →

March 2, 2015September 19, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, comedy, criticism, dystopia, fiction, George Saunders, Jon, science fiction, short stories Leave a comment

‘A Long Day’s Dying’ by William Eastlake

A Long Day’s Dying by William Eastlake, 1963 Continue reading →

February 27, 2015August 25, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, A Long Day's Dying, American lit, American literature, American West, analysis, criticism, fiction, short stories, William Eastlake Leave a comment

‘To The Wilderness I Wander’ by Frank Butler

To The Wilderness I Wander by Frank Butler, 1956 Continue reading →

February 26, 2015November 16, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Frank Butler, New York City, short stories, To The Wilderness I Wander 1 Comment

‘Flight’ by John O’Hara

Flight by John O’Hara, 1964 Continue reading →

February 25, 2015November 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Flight, John O'Hara, short stories, World War II Leave a comment

‘Harvey’s Dream’ by Stephen King

Harvey’s Dream by Stephen King, 2003 Continue reading →

February 24, 2015October 31, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Harvey's Dream, short stories, Stephen King Leave a comment

‘The Old Army Game’ by George Garrett

The Old Army Game by George Garrett, 1961 Continue reading →

February 23, 2015October 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, George Garrett, Korean War, short stories, The Old Army Game Leave a comment

‘Thank You For Having Me’ by Lorrie Moore

Thank You For Having Me by Lorrie Moore, 2014 Continue reading →

February 20, 2015August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Lorrie Moore, short stories, Thank You For Having Me Leave a comment

‘Subject To Search’ by Lorrie Moore

Subject To Search by Lorrie Moore, 2014 Continue reading →

February 19, 2015August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, Americans abroad, analysis, criticism, fiction, Iraq War, Lorrie Moore, short stories, Subject To Search Leave a comment

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