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‘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

‘The Lesson’ by Jessamyn West

The Lesson by Jessamyn West, 1951 Continue reading →

July 5, 2016August 22, 2025 by bcw56 Categories: Short Story Magic TricksTags: 1950s, American lit, American literature, analysis, criticism, fiction, Jessamyn West, short stories, The Lesson 1 Comment
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