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Tag: American literature

‘La Moretta’ by Maggie Shipstead

La Moretta by Maggie Shipstead, 2011 Continue reading →

October 3, 2019August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Europe, fiction, La Moretta, Maggie Shipstead, short stories Leave a comment

‘Rip Van Winkle’ by Washington Irving

Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, 1819 Continue reading →

October 1, 2019August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1810s, American folklore, American lit, American literature, American Revolution, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York, Rip Van Winkle, short stories, Washington Irving 2 Comments

‘A Dark Night’ by Edward P. Jones

A Dark Night by Edward P. Jones, 1981 Continue reading →

September 28, 2019September 27, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, A Dark Night, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Edward P. Jones, fiction, Lost In The City, short stories, Washington D.C. Leave a comment

‘His Mother’s House’ by Edward P. Jones

His Mother’s House by Edward P. Jones, 1992 Continue reading →

September 27, 2019September 9, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Edward P. Jones, fiction, His Mother's House, Lost In The City, short stories, Washington D.C. Leave a comment

‘A New Man’ by Edward P. Jones

A New Man by Edward P. Jones, 1992 Continue reading →

September 26, 2019September 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, A New Man, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Edward P. Jones, fiction, Georgia, Lost In The City, short stories, Washington D.C. Leave a comment

‘A Butterfly On F Street’ by Edward P. Jones

A Butterfly On F Street by Edward P. Jones, 1992 Continue reading →

September 25, 2019November 11, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, A Butterfly On F Street, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Edward P. Jones, fiction, Lost In The City, short stories, Washington D.C. Leave a comment

‘The Store’ by Edward P. Jones

The Store by Edward P. Jones, 1992 Continue reading →

September 24, 2019November 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Edward P. Jones, fiction, Lost In The City, short stories, The Store, Washington D.C. Leave a comment

‘Young Lions’ by Edward P. Jones

Young Lions by Edward P. Jones, 1992 Continue reading →

September 23, 2019August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Edward P. Jones, fiction, Lost In The City, short stories, Washington D.C., Young Lions Leave a comment

‘The Girl Who Raised Pigeons’ by Edward P. Jones

The Girl Who Raised Pigeons by Edward P. Jones, 1992 Continue reading →

September 22, 2019August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Edward P. Jones, fiction, Lost In The City, short stories, The Girl Who Raised Pigeons, Washington D.C. Leave a comment

‘Because They Wanted To’ by Mary Gaitskill

Because They Wanted To by Mary Gaitskill, 1997 Continue reading →

September 13, 2019August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Because They Wanted To, Canada, criticism, fiction, Mary Gaitskill, Portland, short stories Leave a comment

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