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‘Jokester’ by Isaac Asimov

Jokester by Isaac Asimov, 1956 Continue reading →

January 14, 2015September 27, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Isaac Asimov, Jokester, science fiction, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Other Foot’ by Ray Bradbury

The Other Foot by Ray Bradbury, 1951 Continue reading →

January 13, 2015August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Ray Bradbury, science fiction, short stories, The Other Foot Leave a comment

‘The Enormous Radio’ by John Cheever

The Enormous Radio by John Cheever, 1947 Continue reading →

January 12, 2015November 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, John Cheever, magical realism, New York City, science fiction, short stories, The Enormous Radio 1 Comment

‘One Ordinary Day, With Peanuts’ by Shirley Jackson

One Ordinary Day, With Peanuts by Shirley Jackson, 1955 Continue reading →

January 9, 2015November 16, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, One Ordinary Day With Peanuts, Shirley Jackson, short stories Leave a comment

‘The NRACP’ by George P. Elliott

The NRACP by George P. Elliott, 1949 Continue reading →

January 8, 2015November 11, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, dystopia, fiction, George P. Elliott, short stories, The NRACP Leave a comment

‘The Sun, The Moon, The Stars’ by Junot Díaz

The Sun, The Moon, The Stars by Junot Díaz, 1998 Continue reading →

January 7, 2015November 1, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Dominican lit, Dominican literature, fiction, Junot Díaz, Latin American lit, Latin American literature, short stories, The Sun The Moon The Stars Leave a comment

‘The Open Boat’ by Stephen Crane

The Open Boat by Stephen Crane, 1897 Continue reading →

January 6, 2015August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1890s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, short stories, Stephen Crane, The Open Boat Leave a comment

‘The Speech Of Polly Baker’ by Benjamin Franklin

The Speech Of Polly Baker by Benjamin Franklin, 1747 Continue reading →

January 5, 2015September 9, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1740s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Benjamin Franklin, comedy, criticism, fiction, short stories, The Speech Of Polly Baker Leave a comment

‘Where I’m Calling From’ by Raymond Carver

Where I’m Calling From by Raymond Carver, 1982 Continue reading →

January 1, 2015November 11, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Raymond Carver, realism, short stories, Where I'm Calling From Leave a comment

‘A New Year’s Gift’ by Guy de Maupassant

A New Year’s Gift by Guy de Maupassant Continue reading →

December 31, 2014October 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: A New Year's Gift, analysis, criticism, fiction, French lit, French literature, Guy de Maupassant, short stories Leave a comment

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