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‘Hellion’ by Julia Elliott

Hellion by Julia Elliott, 2018 Continue reading →

July 6, 2022October 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Hellion, Julia Elliott, short stories, South Carolina Leave a comment

‘Why I Like Country Music’ by James Alan McPherson

Why I Like Country Music by James Alan McPherson, 1974 Continue reading →

July 5, 2022August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Brooklyn, criticism, fiction, James Alan McPherson, short stories, South Carolina, Why I Like Country Music Leave a comment

‘The Appropriation Of Cultures’ by Percival Everett

The Appropriation Of Cultures by Percival Everett, 2004 Continue reading →

July 4, 2022August 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American Civil War, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Dixie, fiction, jazz, Percival Everett, short stories, South Carolina, The Appropriation Of Cultures 2 Comments

‘The Ant Of The Self’ by ZZ Packer

The Ant Of The Self by ZZ Packer, 2002 Continue reading →

June 30, 2022September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: UncategorizedTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Indiana, Kentucky, Million Man March, short stories, The Ant Of The Self, Washington D.C., ZZ Packer Leave a comment

‘An Orange Line Train To Ballston’ by Edward P. Jones

An Orange Line Train To Ballston by Edward P. Jones, 1992 Continue reading →

June 29, 2022October 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, An Orange Line Train Of Ballston, analysis, criticism, Edward P. Jones, fiction, Lost In The City, short stories, Virginia, Washington D.C. Leave a comment

‘Georgetown Nights’ by Nancy Hale

Georgetown Nights by Nancy Hale, 1942 Continue reading →

June 28, 2022October 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Georgetown, Georgetown Nights, Nancy Hale, short stories, Washington D.C. Leave a comment

‘The Night Rhonda Ferguson Was Killed’ by Edward P. Jones

The Night Rhonda Ferguson Was Killed by Edward P. Jones, 1992 Continue reading →

June 27, 2022August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Edward P. Jones, fiction, Lost In The City, short stories, The Night Rhonda Ferguson Was Killed, Washington D.C. Leave a comment

‘Magnificent Desolation’ by Jess Walter

Magnificent Desolation by Jess Walter, 2019 Continue reading →

June 23, 2022October 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Jess Walter, Magnificent Desolation, short stories, Washington Leave a comment

‘Road’s End’ by Alexis Smith

Road’s End by Alexis Smith, 2018 Continue reading →

June 22, 2022October 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, Alexis Smith, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Road's End, short stories, Washington Leave a comment

‘Happy Hour’ by Denis Johnson

Happy Hour by Denis Johnson, 1992 Continue reading →

June 21, 2022August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Denis Johnson, fiction, Happy Hour, Jesus' Son, Seattle, short stories, Washington Leave a comment

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