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‘The Worm In Philly’ by Sam Lipsyte

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March 22, 2024August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, boxing, comedy, criticism, fiction, Marvin Hagler, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Sam Lipsyte, short stories, The Worm In Philly Leave a comment

‘A Big Night’ by Leslie Norris

A Big Night by Leslie Norris, 1976 Continue reading →

September 19, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, A Big Night, analysis, boxing, British lit, British literature, criticism, fiction, Leslie Norris, short stories, Wales, Welsh lit, Welsh literature Leave a comment

‘The Match’ by Colson Whitehead

The Match by Colson Whitehead, 2019 Continue reading →

January 18, 2023September 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: UncategorizedTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, boxing, Colson Whitehead, criticism, fiction, short stories, The Match, The Nickel Boys Leave a comment

‘The Black Lights’ by Thom Jones

The Black Lights by Thom Jones, 1992 Continue reading →

January 5, 2023August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, boxing, criticism, fiction, San Francisco, short stories, The Black Lights, Thom Jones, Vietnam War Leave a comment

‘Champion’ by Ring Lardner

Champion by Ring Lardner, 1916 Continue reading →

May 1, 2015August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1910s, American lit, American literature, analysis, boxing, Champion, criticism, fiction, Milwaukee, Ring Lardner, short stories Leave a comment
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