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Tag: American literature

‘A Clearing’ by Wendell Berry

A Clearing by Wendell Berry, 2018 Continue reading →

May 5, 2025August 18, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, A Clearing, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Kentucky, short stories, Wendell Berry Leave a comment

‘The Toast’ by Rebecca Curtis

The Toast by Rebecca Curtis, 2014 Continue reading →

April 28, 2025August 18, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, Rebecca Curtis, short stories, The Toast Leave a comment

‘The Last Grownup’ by Allegra Goodman

The Last Grownup by Allegra Goodman, 2023 Continue reading →

April 22, 2025August 18, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, Allegra Goodman, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, short stories, The Last Grownup Leave a comment

‘La Vita Nuova’ by Allegra Goodman

La Vita Nuova by Allegra Goodman, 2010 Continue reading →

April 21, 2025August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, Allegra Goodman, American lit, American literature, analysis, Boston, criticism, fiction, La Vita Nuova, Massachusetts, short stories Leave a comment

‘Crown-Fire’ by Erskine Caldwell

Crown-Fire by Erskine Caldwell, 1933 Continue reading →

March 31, 2025August 20, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Crown-Fire, Erskine Caldwell, fiction, Georgia, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Smile On Happy Chang’s Face’ by Tom Perrotta

The Smile On Happy Chang’s Face by Tom Perrotta, 2005 Continue reading →

March 27, 2025August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, baseball, criticism, fiction, New Jersey, short stories, The Smile On Happy Chang's Face, Tom Perrotta Leave a comment

‘Boy And Girl Games Like Coupling’ by Jamie Paige

Boy And Girl Games Like Coupling by Jamie Paige, 2016 Continue reading →

March 24, 2025August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Boy And Girl Games Like Coupling, criticism, fiction, Jamie Paige, Mississippi, short stories Leave a comment

‘Goodbye To The Road Not Taken’ by A.M. Homes

Goodbye To The Road Not Taken by A.M. Homes, 2022 Continue reading →

March 17, 2025August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, A.M. Homes, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Goodbye To The Road Not Taken, short stories Leave a comment

‘Good Legs’ by Joshua Ferris

Good Legs by Joshua Ferris, 2014 Continue reading →

March 12, 2025August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Good Legs, Joshua Ferris, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Space’ by Christopher Boucher

The Space by Christopher Boucher, 2024 Continue reading →

March 11, 2025August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Christopher Boucher, criticism, fiction, short stories, The Space Leave a comment

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