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‘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

‘The Silver Bullet’ by James Alan McPherson

The Silver Bullet by James Alan McPherson, 1972 Continue reading →

May 28, 2019September 27, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Elbow Room, Elmore Leonard, fiction, James Alan McPherson, New York City, short stories, The Silver Bullet Leave a comment

‘White On Black’ by Tess Slesinger

White On Black by Tess Slesinger, 1930 Continue reading →

May 14, 2019November 11, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, short stories, Tess Slesinger, White On Black Leave a comment

‘The Pink Pale Roast’ by Grace Paley

The Pale Pink Roast by Grace Paley, 1959 Continue reading →

May 7, 2019September 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Grace Paley, New York City, short stories, The Pink Pale Roast Leave a comment

‘Vicious Circle’ by Langston Hughes

Vicious Circle by Langston Hughes, 1957 Continue reading →

May 6, 2019November 2, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Harlem, Langston Hughes, New York City, short stories, Vicious Circle Leave a comment

‘The Lesson’ by Toni Cade Bambara

The Lesson by Toni Cade Bambara, 1972 Continue reading →

April 23, 2019August 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, short stories, The Lesson, Toni Cade Bambara Leave a comment

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