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‘The Duplicity Of Hargraves’ by O. Henry

The Duplicity Of Hargraves by O. Henry, 1902 Continue reading →

May 25, 2016November 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1900s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Antebellum South, criticism, fiction, O. Henry, short stories, The Duplicity Of Hargraves, Washington D.C. 1 Comment

‘The Cop And The Anthem’ by O. Henry

The Cop And The Anthem by O. Henry, 1904 Continue reading →

May 24, 2016December 14, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1900s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, O. Henry, short stories, The Cop And The Anthem 1 Comment

‘The Ransom Of Red Chief’ by O. Henry

The Ransom Of Red Chief by O. Henry, 1907 Continue reading →

May 23, 2016November 8, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1900s, American lit, American literature, analysis, comedy, criticism, fiction, O. Henry, short stories, The Ransom Of Red Chief Leave a comment

‘Drummond & Son’ by Charles D’Ambrosio

Drummond & Son by Charles D’Ambrosio, 2002 Continue reading →

May 19, 2016August 28, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Charles D'Ambrosio, criticism, Drummond & Son, fiction, Seattle, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Student’s Wife’ by Raymond Carver

The Student’s Wife by Raymond Carver, 1964 Continue reading →

May 17, 2016November 16, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, minimalism, Raymond Carver, realism, short stories, The Student's Wife Leave a comment

‘A Summer’s Reading’ by Bernard Malamud

A Summer’s Reading by Bernard Malamud, 1956 Continue reading →

May 16, 2016September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, A Summer's Reading, American lit, American literature, analysis, Bernard Malamud, criticism, fiction, New York City, short stories 2 Comments

‘The Luck Of Roaring Camp’ by Bret Harte

The Luck Of Roaring Camp by Bret Harte, 1868 Continue reading →

May 12, 2016August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1860s, American lit, American literature, American West, analysis, Bret Harte, criticism, fiction, The Luck Of Roaring Camp 1 Comment

‘My Father Sits In The Dark’ by Jerome Weidman

My Father Sits In The Dark by Jerome Weidman, 1934 Continue reading →

May 10, 2016November 8, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Jerome Weidman, My Father Sits In The Dark, short stories Leave a comment

‘Prizes’ by Janet Frame

Prizes by Janet Frame, 1962 Continue reading →

May 9, 2016November 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, analysis, criticism, fiction, Janet Frame, New Zealand lit, New Zealand literature, Prizes, short stories Leave a comment

‘Thank You, Ma’am’ by Langston Hughes

Thank You, Ma’am by Langston Hughes, 1958 Continue reading →

May 5, 2016November 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Harlem, Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes, short stories, Thank You Ma'am Leave a comment

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