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‘Torch Song’ by John Cheever

Torch Song by John Cheever, 1947 Continue reading →

March 30, 2024August 17, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, John Cheever, New York City, short stories, Torch Song Leave a comment

‘Ocracoke Island’ by Alice Adams

Ocracoke Island by Alice Adams, 1987 Continue reading →

March 12, 2024September 7, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, Alice Adams, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, New York City, Ocracoke Island, short stories 1 Comment

‘You Tell Me’ by Clare Sestanovich

You Tell Me by Clare Sestanovich, 2022 Continue reading →

March 4, 2024September 5, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, analysis, Clare Sestanovich, criticism, fiction, New York City, Philadelphia, short stories, You Tell Me Leave a comment

‘Learn A Trade’ by John Updike

Learn A Trade by John Updike, 1981 Continue reading →

February 23, 2024August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, John Updike, Learn A Trade, Missouri, New York, New York City, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Moon In Its Flight’ by Gilbert Sorrentino

The Moon In Its Flight by Gilbert Sorrentino, 1971 Continue reading →

February 14, 2024August 24, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1970s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Bronx, Brooklyn, criticism, fiction, Gilbert Sorrentino, New Jersey, New York City, short stories, The Moon In Its Flight Leave a comment

‘The Night’s For Cryin” by Chester Himes

The Night’s For Cryin’ by Chester Himes, 1937 Continue reading →

January 27, 2024September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Chester Himes, criticism, fiction, New York City, short stories, The Night's For Cryin' Leave a comment

‘Ruthy And Edie’ by Grace Paley

Ruthy And Edie by Grace Paley, 1985 Continue reading →

January 13, 2024September 11, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Bronx, criticism, fiction, Grace Paley, New York, New York City, Ruthy And Edie, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Joker’ by Maeve Brennan

The Joker by Maeve Brennan, 1952 Continue reading →

December 18, 2023September 9, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Christmas stories, criticism, fiction, Irish lit, Irish literature, Maeve Brennan, New York City, short stories, The Joker Leave a comment

‘A Wreath For Miss Totten’ by Hortense Calisher

A Wreath For Miss Totten by Hortense Calisher, 1947 Continue reading →

December 5, 2023August 28, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, A Wreath For Miss Totten, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Hortense Calisher, New York, New York City, short stories Leave a comment

‘Federation For The Like-Minded’ by Sidik Fofana

Federation For The Like-Minded by Sidik Fofana, 2022 Continue reading →

December 1, 2023August 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2020s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Federation For The Like-Minded, fiction, Harlem, New York City, short stories, Sidik Fofana, Stories From The Tenants Downstairs Leave a comment

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