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Tag: American literature

‘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

‘The Caul’ by Russell Banks

The Caul by Russell Banks, 1978 Continue reading →

November 2, 2023August 25, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Edgar Allan Poe, fiction, Richmond, Russell Banks, short stories, The Caul, The Raven, Virginia Leave a comment

‘Frights’ by Allegra Hyde

Frights by Allegra Hyde, 2023 Continue reading →

October 29, 2023September 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, Allegra Hyde, American lit, American literature, analysis, climate change, criticism, fiction, Frights, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Eyes Have It’ by Philip K. Dick

The Eyes Have It by Philip K. Dick, 1953 Continue reading →

October 28, 2023September 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Philip K. Dick, short stories, The Eyes Have It Leave a comment

‘Asleep At The Wheel’ by T. Coraghessan Boyle

Asleep At The Wheel by T. Coraghessan Boyle, 2019 Continue reading →

October 23, 2023September 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Asleep At The Wheel, criticism, fiction, short stories, T. Coraghessan Boyle, T.C. Boyle Leave a comment

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