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‘The Colour Out Of Space’ by H.P. Lovecraft

The Colour Out Of Space by H.P. Lovecraft, 1927 Continue reading →

October 2, 2018September 27, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1920s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, H.P. Lovecraft, horror, science fiction, short stories, The Colour Out Of Space Leave a comment

‘The Undertaker’ by Alexander Pushkin

The Undertaker by Alexander Pushkin, 1831 Continue reading →

October 1, 2018November 20, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1830s, Alexander Pushkin, analysis, criticism, fiction, Russia, Russian lit, Russian literature, short stories, The Undertaker Leave a comment

‘Spirituality; With Or Without A Prayer’ by Elmore Leonard

Spirituality; With Or Without A Prayer by Elmore Leonard, 2000 Continue reading →

September 27, 2018August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, comedy, criticism, Elmore Leonard, fiction, football, satire, short stories, Spirituality; With Or Without The Prayer Leave a comment

‘Dido’s Lament’ by Tessa Hadley

Dido’s Lament by Tessa Hadley, 2016 Continue reading →

September 25, 2018November 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, Dido's Lament, English lit, English literature, fiction, short stories, Tessa Hadley Leave a comment

‘The Knowers’ by Helen Phillips

The Knowers by Helen Phillips, 2013 Continue reading →

September 24, 2018November 20, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Helen Phillips, short stories, The Knowers Leave a comment

‘Thirteen And A Half’ by Maile Meloy

Thirteen And A Half by Maile Meloy, 2002 Continue reading →

September 21, 2018September 27, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Maile Meloy, Montana, short stories, Thirteen And A Half 1 Comment

‘Red’ by Maile Meloy

Red by Maile Meloy, 2002 Continue reading →

September 20, 2018November 20, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, England, fiction, Maile Meloy, Red, short stories, World War II Leave a comment

‘Aqua Boulevard’ by Maile Meloy

Aqua Boulevard by Maile Meloy, 2001 Continue reading →

September 19, 2018September 5, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Aqua Boulevard, criticism, fiction, France, Maile Meloy, Paris, short stories Leave a comment

‘Tome’ by Maile Meloy

Tome by Maile Meloy, 2000 Continue reading →

September 18, 2018August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Maile Meloy, Montana, short stories, Tome Leave a comment

‘Red From Green’ by Maile Meloy

Red From Green by Maile Meloy, 2003 Continue reading →

September 17, 2018August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Maile Meloy, Montana, Red From Green, short stories Leave a comment

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