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‘De Mortuis’ by John Collier

De Mortuis by John Collier, 1942 Continue reading →

October 18, 2021October 17, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, De Mortuis, English lit, English literature, fiction, John Collier, short stories Leave a comment

‘An Arrow O’er The House’ by Dorothy Sayers

An Arrow O’er The House by Dorothy Sayers, 1934 Continue reading →

October 15, 2021October 17, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, An Arrow O'er The House, analysis, British lit, British literature, comedy, criticism, Dorothy Sayers, England, English lit, English literature, fiction, mystery, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Man Who Knew How’ by Dorothy Sayers

The Man Who Knew How by Dorothy Sayers, 1932 Continue reading →

October 14, 2021September 10, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, Dorothy Sayers, England, English lit, English literature, fiction, mystery, short stories, The Man Who Knew How Leave a comment

‘Dilemma’ by Dorothy Sayers

Dilemma by Dorothy Sayers, 1934 Continue reading →

October 13, 2021October 17, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, Dilemma, Dorothy Sayers, England, English lit, English literature, fiction, short stories Leave a comment

‘The Fountain Plays’ by Dorothy Sayers

The Fountain Plays by Dorothy Sayers, 1933 Continue reading →

October 12, 2021October 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, Dorothy Sayers, England, English lit, English literature, fiction, mystery, short stories, The Fountain Plays Leave a comment

‘Suspicion’ by Dorothy Sayers

Suspicion by Dorothy Sayers, 1939 Continue reading →

October 11, 2021October 14, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1930s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, Dorothy Sayers, England, English lit, English literature, fiction, London, short stories, Suspicion Leave a comment

‘The Demon Lover’ by Elizabeth Bowen

The Demon Lover by Elizabeth Bowen, 1945 Continue reading →

October 8, 2021October 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1940s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, Elizabeth Bowen, English lit, English literature, fiction, short stories, The Demon Lover, World War I, World War II Leave a comment

‘The Mystery Of Hunter’s Lodge’ by Agatha Christie

The Mystery Of Hunter’s Lodge by Agatha Christie, 1923 Continue reading →

October 7, 2021October 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1920s, Agatha Christie, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, detective fiction, England, English lit, English literature, fiction, Hercule Poirot, London, mystery, short stories, The Mystery Of Hunter's Lodge Leave a comment

‘August Heat’ by W.F. Harvey

August Heat by W.F. Harvey, 1910 Continue reading →

October 6, 2021August 26, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1910s, analysis, August Heat, British lit, British literature, criticism, England, English lit, English literature, fiction, short stories, W.F. Harvey 1 Comment

‘The Crystal Egg’ by H.G. Wells

The Crystal Egg by H.G. Wells, 1897 Continue reading →

October 5, 2021October 21, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1890s, analysis, British lit, British literature, criticism, England, English lit, English literature, fiction, H.G. Wells, London, short stories, The Crystal Egg Leave a comment

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