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‘Fable’ by Charles Yu

Fable by Charles Yu, 2016 Continue reading →

March 8, 2018November 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Charles Yu, criticism, Fable, fiction, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Wide Net’ by Eudora Welty

The Wide Net by Eudora Welty, 1942 Continue reading →

March 6, 2018November 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Eudora Welty, fiction, magical realism, short stories, Southern literature, The Wide Net Leave a comment

‘Three Short Moments In A Long Life’ by John L’Heureux

Three Short Moments In A Long Life by John L’Heureux, 2016 Continue reading →

March 5, 2018October 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, John L'Heureux, short stories, Three Short Moments In A Long Life Leave a comment

‘The Midnight Zone’ by Lauren Groff

The Midnight Zone by Lauren Groff, 2016 Continue reading →

March 2, 2018September 19, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Florida, Laura Groff, short stories, The Midnight Zone 1 Comment

‘The Lost Decade’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Lost Decade by F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1939 Continue reading →

February 27, 2018November 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, F. Scott Fitzgerald, fiction, New York City, short stories, The Lost Decade Leave a comment

‘Living’ by Grace Paley

Living by Grace Paley, 1965 Continue reading →

February 26, 2018November 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Grace Paley, Living, New York City, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Man Who Disliked Cats’ by P.G. Wodehouse

The Man Who Disliked Cats by P.G. Wodehouse, 1912 Continue reading →

February 22, 2018October 14, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: UncategorizedTags: 1910s, analysis, British lit, British literature, comedy, criticism, English lit, English literature, fiction, P.G. Wodehouse, Paris, short stories, The Man Who Disliked Cats Leave a comment

‘Solo On The Drums’ by Ann Petry

Solo On The Drums by Ann Petry, 1947 Continue reading →

February 20, 2018November 8, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Ann Petry, criticism, fiction, jazz, short stories, Solo On The Drums 1 Comment

‘Last Night’ by James Salter

Last Night by James Salter, 2002 Continue reading →

February 19, 2018August 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, James Salter, Last Night, short stories Leave a comment

‘- And The Moon Be Still As Bright’ by Ray Bradbury

– And The Moon Be Still As Bright by Ray Bradbury, 1948 Continue reading →

February 15, 2018September 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: - And The Moon Be Still As Bright, 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Mars, Ray Bradbury, sci fi, science fiction, short stories, The Martian Chronicles Leave a comment

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