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Tag: American literature

‘Fern King’ by Kevin Maloney

Fern King by Kevin Maloney, 2021 Continue reading →

November 12, 2023August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Fern King, fiction, Kevin Maloney, short stories Leave a comment

‘Economics’ by Aryn Kyle

Economics by Aryn Kyle, 2010 Continue reading →

November 11, 2023August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Aryn Kyle, criticism, Economics, fiction, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Last Pilgrim’ by Laurie Colwin

The Last Pilgrim by Laurie Colwin, 1976 Continue reading →

November 10, 2023September 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Laurie Colwin, short stories, The Last Pilgrim Leave a comment

‘Two Men’ by Andrew Porter

Two Men by Andrew Porter, 2022 Continue reading →

November 9, 2023August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Andrew Porter, criticism, fiction, short stories, Texas, Two Men Leave a comment

‘Independent Living’ by Jonathan Escoffery

Independent Living by Jonathan Escoffery, 2017 Continue reading →

November 8, 2023September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Chasing Carlos, criticism, fiction, Independent Living, Jonathan Escoffery, short stories Leave a comment

‘L. DeBard And Aliette’ by Lauren Groff

L. DeBard And Aliette by Lauren Groff, 2006 Continue reading →

November 7, 2023August 28, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, L. DeBard And Aliette, Lauren Groff, New York City, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Third Person’ by Richard Leise

The Third Person by Richard Leise, 2023 Continue reading →

November 6, 2023September 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Richard Leise, short stories, The Third Person Leave a comment

‘College Town, 1980’ by Mary Gaitskill

College Town, 1980 by Mary Gaitskill, 2007 Continue reading →

November 5, 2023August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, College Town 1980, criticism, fiction, Mary Gaitskill, Michigan, short stories Leave a comment

‘Acceptance Journey’ by Mary Gaitskill

Acceptance Journey by Mary Gaitskill, 2018 Continue reading →

November 4, 2023September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, Acceptance Journey, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Mary Gaitskill, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Bubble’ by Nancy Hale

The Bubble by Nancy Hale, 1954 Continue reading →

November 3, 2023September 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Nancy Hale, short stories, The Bubble, Washington D.C. Leave a comment

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