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Tag: American literature

‘The Beach Boy’ by Ottessa Moshfegh

The Beach Boy by Ottessa Moshfegh, 2016 Continue reading →

August 6, 2020August 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, Ottessa Moshfegh, short stories, The Beach Boy Leave a comment

‘Twin Beds In Rome’ by John Updike

Twin Beds In Rome by John Updike, 1964 Continue reading →

August 5, 2020August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Italy, John Updike, Rome, short stories, Twin Beds In Rome Leave a comment

‘The Stick Up’ by John Oliver Killens

The Stick Up by John Oliver Killens, 1967 Continue reading →

August 4, 2020August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, John Oliver Killens, New York City, short stories, The Stick Up, Vietnam War Leave a comment

‘Coming Soon’ by Steven Millhauser

Coming Soon by Steven Millhauser, 2013 Continue reading →

August 3, 2020September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, Amy Hempel, analysis, Coming Soon, criticism, fiction, short stories, Steven Millhauser Leave a comment

‘The Green Banana’ by J.F. Powers

The Green Banana by J.F. Powers, 1955 Continue reading →

July 30, 2020November 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: UncategorizedTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Chicago, criticism, Father Urban, fiction, Illinois, J.F. Powers, Minnesota, Morte d'Urban, short stories, The Green Banana 1 Comment

‘At The Seminary’ by Joyce Carol Oates

At The Seminary by Joyce Carol Oates, 1965 Continue reading →

July 28, 2020August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, At The Seminary, criticism, fiction, Joyce Carol Oates, short stories Leave a comment

‘Father Abe’ by James McBride

Father Abe by James McBride, 2017 Continue reading →

July 11, 2020October 25, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, Abraham Lincoln, American Civil War, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Father Abe, fiction, James McBride, Richmond, short stories, Virginia 1 Comment

‘Some Get Back’ by Robert J. Williams

Some Get Back by Robert J. Williams, 2016 Continue reading →

July 10, 2020October 14, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Augusta, criticism, fiction, Georgia, Robert J. Williams, short stories, Some Get Back Leave a comment

‘Robert E. Lee Is Dead’ by Danielle Evans

Robert E. Lee Is Dead by Danielle Evans, 2008 Continue reading →

July 9, 2020August 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Danielle Evans, fiction, football, High School, Robert E. Lee Is Dead, short stories, Virginia Leave a comment

‘Brownies’ by ZZ Packer

Brownies by ZZ Packer, 1999 Continue reading →

July 8, 2020August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Atlanta, Brownies, criticism, fiction, Georgia, short stories, ZZ Packer Leave a comment

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