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‘Roseheath’ by John Cheever

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February 6, 2024August 20, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, John Cheever, New York, Roseheath, short stories Leave a comment

‘Class Picture’ by Tobias Wolff

Class Picture by Tobias Wolff, 2003 Continue reading →

February 5, 2024September 1, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Class Picture, criticism, fiction, Old School, Robert Frost, short stories, Tobias Wolff Leave a comment

‘A Real Doll’ by A.M. Homes

A Real Doll by A.M. Homes, 1986 Continue reading →

February 4, 2024August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, A Real Doll, A.M. Homes, American lit, American literature, analysis, Barbie, criticism, fiction, short stories Leave a comment

‘One-Hundred Percent Humidity’ by Michelle Lyn King

One-Hundred Percent Humidity by Michelle Lyn King, 2023 Continue reading →

February 3, 2024August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Florida, Michelle Lyn King, One-Hundred Percent Humidity, short stories, YA Leave a comment

‘Today Will Be A Quiet Day’ by Amy Hempel

Today Will Be A Quiet Day by Amy Hempel, 1985 Continue reading →

February 2, 2024September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, Amy Hempel, analysis, California, criticism, fiction, San Francisco, short stories, Today Will Be A Quiet Day Leave a comment

‘Celia Is Back’ by Amy Hempel

Celia Is Back by Amy Hempel, 1985 Continue reading →

February 1, 2024September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, Amy Hempel, analysis, Celia Is Back, comedy, criticism, fiction, satire, short stories Leave a comment

‘Pool Night’ by Amy Hempel

Pool Night by Amy Hempel, 1985 Continue reading →

January 31, 2024August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, Amy Hempel, analysis, criticism, fiction, Pool Night, short stories Leave a comment

‘Three Popes Walk Into A Bar’ by Amy Hempel

Three Popes Walk Into A Bar by Amy Hempel, 1985 Continue reading →

January 30, 2024September 7, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, Amy Hempel, analysis, California, criticism, fiction, short stories, standup comedy, Three Popes Walk Into A Bar Leave a comment

‘The New Lodger’ by Amy Hempel

The New Lodger by Amy Hempel, 1998 Continue reading →

January 29, 2024September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, Amy Hempel, analysis, criticism, fiction, short stories, The New Lodger Leave a comment

‘One Night In New Jersey’ by Chester Himes

One Night In New Jersey by Chester Himes, 1970 Continue reading →

January 28, 2024September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Chester Himes, criticism, fiction, New Jersey, One Night In New Jersey, short stories Leave a comment

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