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Tag: Philadelphia

‘The Worm In Philly’ by Sam Lipsyte

The Worm In Philly by Sam Lipsyte, 2010 Continue reading →

March 22, 2024August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, American lit, American literature, analysis, boxing, comedy, criticism, fiction, Marvin Hagler, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Sam Lipsyte, short stories, The Worm In Philly Leave a 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

‘North Of’ by Marie-Helene Bertino

North Of by Marie-Helene Bertino, 2007 Continue reading →

November 23, 2023August 28, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Bob Dylan, criticism, fiction, Marie-Helene Bertino, North Of, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, short stories, Thanksgiving stories Leave a comment

‘You Are Now Entering The Human Heart’ by Janet Frame

You Are Now Entering The Human Heart by Janet Frame, 1969 Continue reading →

August 8, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1960s, analysis, criticism, fiction, Janet Frame, New Zealand lit, New Zealand literature, Philadelphia, short stories, You Are Now Entering The Human Heart Leave a comment

‘Consolation’ by Richard Bausch

Consolation by Richard Bausch, 1990 Continue reading →

May 16, 2022October 3, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: UncategorizedTags: 1990s, American lit, American literature, analysis, Consolation, criticism, fiction, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Richard Bausch, short stories, The Fireman's Wife Leave a comment

‘Some Terpsichore’ by Elizabeth McCracken

Some Terpsichore by Elizabeth McCracken, 2005 Continue reading →

June 5, 2017November 8, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, Elizabeth McCracken, fiction, Philadelphia, short stories, Some Terpsichore Leave a comment
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