‘The Tryst’ by Joyce Carol Oates: Short Story Analysis ‘The Tryst’ is a post-modernist short story by highly acclaimed American writer, educationist, and winner of numerous awards, Joyce Carol Oates. ‘The Tryst’, which means keeping a private romantic rendezvous between lovers, is an ‘edge of your seat’ short story about two lovers, Annie and John. They misunderstand each … [Read more...] about ‘The Tryst’ by Joyce Carol Oates: Short Story Analysis