Katherine Anne Porter: Comprehensive Research and Study Guide (Bloom's Major Short Story Writers)

Four short stories of the Pulitzer prize-winner author Katherine Anne Porter are examined. Studied works include Porter's "Flowering Judas," "Old Mortality," "Pale Horse, Pale Rider," and "The Grave." This title also features a biography of Katherine Anne Porter, a user guide, a detailed thematic analysis of each short story, a list of characters in each story, a complete bibliography of Porter’s works, an index of themes and ideas, and editor’s notes and introduction by Harold Bloom. This series, Bloom’s Major Short Story Writers, is edited by Harold Bloom, Sterling Professor of the Humanities, Yale University; Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Professor of English, New York University Graduate School; preeminent literary critic of our time. The world’s most prominent writers of short stories are covered in one series with expert analysis by Bloom and other critics. These titles contain a wealth of information on the writers and short stories that are most commonly read in high schools, colleges, and universities. This book presents biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on Katherine Anne Porter's short stories, including "Flowering Judas," "Pale Horse, Pale Rider," and others Four short stories of this Pulitzer Prize winner are examined, including Porter's "Flowering Judas," "Old Mortality," "Pale Horse, Pale Rider," and "The Grave." Provides an author profile and critical analyses of plot, characters, literary style, and themes of Porter's short stories, including "Flowering Judas."