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Tag: satire

‘Celia Is Back’ by Amy Hempel

Celia Is Back by Amy Hempel, 1985 Continue reading →

February 1, 2024September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, Amy Hempel, analysis, Celia Is Back, comedy, criticism, fiction, satire, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Stone, Hot-Water Bottle’ by Maeve Brennan

The Stone, Hot-Water Bottle by Maeve Brennan, 1954 Continue reading →

November 15, 2023August 25, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Herbert's Retreat, Irish lit, Irish literature, Maeve Brennan, New York, satire, short stories, The Stone Hot-Water Bottle Leave a comment

‘A Prize For Every Player’ by A.M. Homes

A Prize For Every Player by A.M. Homes, 2018 Continue reading →

August 21, 2023September 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2010s, A Prize For Every Player, A.M. Homes, American lit, American literature, analysis, comedy, criticism, fiction, satire, short stories Leave a comment

‘From 100 Elvis Stories’ by Lisa Walker

From 100 Elvis Stories by Lisa Walker, 1987 Continue reading →

August 25, 2022September 14, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, American lit, American literature, analysis, comedy, criticism, fiction, From 100 Elvis Stories, Lisa Walker, satire, short stories, Tennessee Leave a comment

‘Simmering’ by Margaret Atwood

Simmering by Margaret Atwood, 1983 Continue reading →

September 29, 2020August 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1980s, analysis, Canadian lit, Canadian literature, comedy, criticism, feminism, fiction, Margaret Atwood, satire, short stories, Simmering 1 Comment

‘Is He Living Or Is He Dead?’ by Mark Twain

Is He Living Or Is He Dead? by Mark Twain, 1893 Continue reading →

March 5, 2020October 30, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1890s, American lit, American literature, analysis, art, comedy, criticism, fiction, France, Is He Living Or Is He Dead?, Mark Twain, satire, short stories 2 Comments

‘Spirituality; With Or Without A Prayer’ by Elmore Leonard

Spirituality; With Or Without A Prayer by Elmore Leonard, 2000 Continue reading →

September 27, 2018August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 2000s, American lit, American literature, analysis, comedy, criticism, Elmore Leonard, fiction, football, satire, short stories, Spirituality; With Or Without The Prayer Leave a comment

‘Legal Aid’ by Frank O’Connor

Legal Aid by Frank O’Connor, 1951 Continue reading →

August 10, 2017November 29, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, analysis, criticism, fiction, Frank O'Connor, Ireland, Irish lit, Irish literature, Legal Aid, satire, short stories Leave a comment

‘A Presidential Candidate’ by Mark Twain

A Presidential Candidate by Mark Twain, 1879 Continue reading →

November 8, 2016October 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1870s, A Presidential Candidate, American lit, American literature, analysis, comedy, criticism, fiction, Mark Twain, satire, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Nose’ by Nikolai Gogol

The Nose by Nikolai Gogol, 1836 Continue reading →

November 7, 2014October 13, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1830s, analysis, comedy, criticism, fiction, magical realism, Nikolai Gogol, Russian lit, Russian literature, satire, short stories, surrealism, The Nose Leave a comment

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