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Tag: American literature

‘Rondine Al Nido’ by Claire Vaye Watkins

Rondine Al Nido by Claire Vaye Watkins, 2012 Continue reading →

March 18, 2023September 19, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Claire Vaye Watkins, criticism, fiction, Las Vegas, Nevada, Rondine Al Nido, short stories Leave a comment

‘When Mr. Pirzada Came To Dine’ by Jhumpa Lahiri

When Mr. Pirzada Came To Dine by Jhumpa Lahiri, 1998 Continue reading →

March 3, 2023September 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Bangladesh, Boston, criticism, fiction, India, Jhumpa Lahiri, Massachusetts, Pakistan, short stories, When Mr. Pirzada Came To Dine Leave a comment

‘The Waltz’ by Dorothy Parker

The Waltz by Dorothy Parker, 1933 Continue reading →

February 28, 2023September 9, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, American lit, American literature, analysis, comedy, criticism, Dorothy Parker, fiction, short stories, The Waltz Leave a comment

‘Yancey’ by Ann Beattie

Yancey by Ann Beattie, 2015 Continue reading →

February 27, 2023September 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Ann Beattie, criticism, fiction, Maine, short stories, Yancey Leave a comment

‘Every Tongue Shall Confess’ by ZZ Packer

Every Tongue Shall Confess by ZZ Packer, 2002 Continue reading →

February 24, 2023September 1, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Every Tongue Shall Confess, fiction, short stories, ZZ Packer 1 Comment

‘Ozème’s Holiday’ by Kate Chopin

Ozème’s Holiday by Kate Chopin, 1896 Continue reading →

February 21, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1890s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Kate Chopin, Louisiana, Ozème’s Holiday, short stories Leave a comment

‘Some Like Them Cold’ by Ring Lardner

Some Like Them Cold by Ring Lardner, 1921 Continue reading →

February 20, 2023September 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1920s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Chicago, comedy, criticism, epistolary, fiction, New York City, Ring Lardner, romantic comedy, short stories, Some Like Them Cold Leave a comment

‘Ray-Ray’s Picture Box’ by James McBride

Ray-Ray’s Picture Box by James McBride, 2017 Continue reading →

February 17, 2023August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, James McBride, Ray-Ray's Picture Box, short stories Leave a comment

‘Top Of The Food Chain’ by T. Coraghessan Boyle

Top Of The Food Chain by T. Coraghessan Boyle, 1993 Continue reading →

February 16, 2023September 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, short stories, T. Coraghessan Boyle, Top Of The Food Chain Leave a comment

‘Haunted’ by Walter Mosley

Haunted by Walter Mosley, 2020 Continue reading →

February 15, 2023September 27, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Haunted, New York City, short stories, Walter Mosley Leave a comment

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