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Tag: English literature

‘The Demon Lover’ by Elizabeth Bowen

The Demon Lover by Elizabeth Bowen, 1945 Continue reading →

October 8, 2021October 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, Elizabeth Bowen, English lit, English literature, fiction, short stories, The Demon Lover, World War I, World War II Leave a comment

‘The Mystery Of Hunter’s Lodge’ by Agatha Christie

The Mystery Of Hunter’s Lodge by Agatha Christie, 1923 Continue reading →

October 7, 2021October 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1920s, Agatha Christie, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, detective fiction, England, English lit, English literature, fiction, Hercule Poirot, London, mystery, short stories, The Mystery Of Hunter's Lodge Leave a comment

‘August Heat’ by W.F. Harvey

August Heat by W.F. Harvey, 1910 Continue reading →

October 6, 2021August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1910s, analysis, August Heat, British lit, British literature, criticism, England, English lit, English literature, fiction, short stories, W.F. Harvey Leave a comment

‘The Crystal Egg’ by H.G. Wells

The Crystal Egg by H.G. Wells, 1897 Continue reading →

October 5, 2021October 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1890s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, England, English lit, English literature, fiction, H.G. Wells, London, short stories, The Crystal Egg Leave a comment

‘Bad Dreams’ by Tessa Hadley

Bad Dreams by Tessa Hadley, 2013 Continue reading →

October 4, 2021October 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, analysis, Bad Dreams, British lit, British literature, criticism, English lit, English literature, fiction, short stories, Tessa Hadley Leave a comment

‘Mrs. Charbury At Eltham’ by Max Porter

Mrs. Charbury At Eltham by Max Porter, 2017 Continue reading →

October 1, 2021August 20, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, England, English lit, English literature, fiction, ghost stories, London, Max Porter, Mrs. Charbury At Eltham, short stories Leave a comment

‘Lord Emsworth Acts For The Best’ by P.G. Wodehouse

Lord Emsworth Acts For The Best by P.G. Wodehouse, 1926 Continue reading →

August 18, 2021August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1920s, analysis, Blandings Castle, British lit, British literature, comedy, criticism, England, English lit, English literature, fiction, Lord Emsworth Acts For The Best, P.G. Wodehouse, short stories Leave a comment

‘If It Keeps On Raining’ by Jon McGregor

If It Keeps On Raining by Jon McGregor, 2010 Continue reading →

June 30, 2021October 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, England, English lit, English literature, fiction, If It Keeps On Raining, Jon McGregor, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Boots At The Holly-Tree Inn’ by Charles Dickens

The Boots At The Holly-Tree Inn by Charles Dickens, 1855 Continue reading →

June 29, 2021October 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1850s, analysis, British lit, British literature, Charles Dickens, criticism, England, English lit, English literature, fiction, short stories, The Boots At The Holly-Tree Inn Leave a comment

‘Mortmain’ by Graham Greene

Mortmain by Graham Greene, 1963 Continue reading →

June 28, 2021August 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, analysis, British lit, British literature, comedy, criticism, England, English lit, English literature, fiction, Graham Greene, Greece, Mortmain, romantic comedy, short stories Leave a comment

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