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‘The Man Of The House’ by Frank O’Connor

The Man Of The House by Frank O’Connor, 1949 Continue reading →

August 8, 2017November 11, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, analysis, criticism, fiction, Frank O'Connor, Ireland, Irish lit, Irish literature, short stories, The Man Of The House Leave a comment

‘First Confession’ by Frank O’Connor

First Confession by Frank O’Connor, 1939 Continue reading →

August 7, 2017November 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, analysis, comedy, criticism, fiction, First Confession, Frank O'Connor, Ireland, Irish lit, Irish literature, short stories Leave a comment

‘Sault Ste. Marie’ by David Means

Sault Ste. Marie by David Means, 2004 Continue reading →

August 3, 2017November 15, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, David Means, fiction, Michigan, Sault Ste. Marie, short stories 1 Comment

‘The Man On The Stairs’ by Miranda July

The Man On The Stairs by Miranda July, 2004 Continue reading →

August 1, 2017November 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Miranda July, short stories, The Man On The Stairs Leave a comment

‘North Coast’ by Thomas McGuane

North Coast by Thomas McGuane, 2006 Continue reading →

July 31, 2017November 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, North Coast, short stories, Thomas McGuane Leave a comment

‘Republica Y Grau’ by Daniel Alarcón

Republica Y Grau by Daniel Alarcón, 2006 Continue reading →

July 27, 2017August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Daniel Alarcón, fiction, Latin American lit, Latin American literature, Republica Y Grau Leave a comment

‘Cathedral’ by Raymond Carver

Cathedral by Raymond Carver, 1982 Continue reading →

July 25, 2017August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Cathedral, criticism, fiction, Raymond Carver, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Blind Man’ by D.H. Lawrence

The Blind Man by D.H. Lawrence, 1920 Continue reading →

July 24, 2017November 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1920s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, D.H. Lawrence, English lit, English literature, fiction, short stories, The Blind Man Leave a comment

‘Midnight And I’m Not Famous Yet’ by Barry Hannah

Midnight And I’m Not Famous Yet by Barry Hannah, 1975 Continue reading →

July 21, 2017October 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Barry Hannah, criticism, fiction, Midnight And I'm Not Famous Yet, Mississippi, short stories, Southern literature, Vietnam, Vietnam War 2 Comments

‘Coming Close To Donna’ by Barry Hannah

Coming Close To Donna by Barry Hannah, 1977 Continue reading →

July 20, 2017November 8, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Barry Hannah, Coming Close To Donna, criticism, fiction, short stories 4 Comments

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