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‘I Live On Your Visits’ by Dorothy Parker

I Live On Your Visits by Dorothy Parker, 1955 Continue reading →

June 18, 2020September 12, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, comedy, criticism, Dorothy Parker, fiction, I Live On Your Visits, New York City, short stories Leave a comment

‘Twilight Of The Superheroes’ by Deborah Eisenberg

Twilight Of The Superheroes by Deborah Eisenberg, 2006 Continue reading →

June 10, 2020August 28, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, 9/11, American lit, American literature, analysis, art, criticism, Deborah Eisenberg, fiction, New York City, short stories, Twilight Of The Superheroes 4 Comments

‘The Sunday Following Mother’s Day’ by Edward P. Jones

The Sunday Following Mother’s Day by Edward P. Jones, 1992 Continue reading →

May 17, 2020August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Edward P. Jones, fiction, Lost In The City, New York City, short stories, The Sunday Following Mother's Day, Washington D.C. Leave a comment

‘Nairobi’ by Joyce Carol Oates

Nairobi by Joyce Carol Oates, 1983 Continue reading →

January 21, 2020October 25, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Joyce Carol Oates, Nairobi, New York City, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Loudest Voice’ by Grace Paley

The Loudest Voice by Grace Paley, 1959 Continue reading →

December 19, 2019November 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Christmas stories, criticism, fiction, Grace Paley, New York City, short stories, The Loudest Voice Leave a comment

‘The Evolution Of Knowledge’ by Niccolo Tucci

The Evolution Of Knowledge by Niccolo Tucci, 1947 Continue reading →

November 11, 2019November 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, Niccolo Tucci, short stories, The Evolution Of Knowledge, World War II Leave a comment

‘The Poor Orphan Girl’ by William Maxwell

The Poor Orphan Girl by William Maxwell, 1965 Continue reading →

August 14, 2019October 25, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, short stories, The Poor Orphan Girl, William Maxwell Leave a comment

‘The Thistles In Sweden’ by William Maxwell

The Thistles In Sweden by William Maxwell, 1976 Continue reading →

August 13, 2019August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, short stories, The Thistles In Sweden, William Maxwell Leave a comment

‘High School’ by Ann Beattie

High School by Ann Beattie, 1983 Continue reading →

August 6, 2019August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Ann Beattie, criticism, fiction, High School, New York City, short stories Leave a comment

‘Agatha’ by John O’Hara

Agatha by John O’Hara, 1963 Continue reading →

June 27, 2019October 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, Agatha, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, John O'Hara, New York City, short stories 1 Comment

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