Katherine Anne Porterová bola americká novinárka, esejistka, autorka poviedok, novelistiky a politická aktivistka. Je známa svojím prenikavým vhľadom a jej diela sa zaoberajú temnými témami, ako je zrada, smrť a pôvod ľudského zla. Porterová skúma komplexnosť ľudskej povahy a morálnych dilem s pozoruhodnou psychologickou hĺbkou. Jej písanie je cenené pre svoju štylistickú dokonalosť a schopnosť odhaliť skryté pravdy o ľudskej skúsenosti.
Trojnovela, ktorá rozpráva vlastne dva príbehy : detstvo a dospievanie mladého dievčaťa Mirandy v atmosfére patriarchálnych rodinných vzťahov na prelome storočia v kraji "silných chlapov" a silných náruživostí, a na tomto pozadí sa dozvedáme históriu jej krásnej tety Amy, ktorú každý miloval, ktorá rada žila a bola veselá, a ktorá zomrela za záhadných okolností krátko po svadbe...
The classic 1939 collection of three short novels, including the famous title story set during the flu epidemic of 1918. From the gothic Old South to revolutionary Mexico, few writers evoke such a multitude of worlds, both exterior and interior, as powerfully as Katherine Anne Porter. This sharp collection of three short novels includes "Pale Horse, Pale Rider," Porter's most celebrated story, where a young woman lies in a fever during the influenza epidemic, her childhood memories mingling with fears for her boyfriend on his way to war. Also included is "Noon Wine," a haunting story of tragedy and scandal on a small dairy farm in Texas, and "Old Mortality," a story of discovering family truths and self-discovery. Pale Horse, Pale Rider unites the finest work from one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century.
Porter's reputation as one of americanca's most distinguished writers rests chiefly on her superb short stories. This volume includes the collections Flowering Judas; Pale Horse, Pale Rider; and The Leaning Tower as well as four stories not available elsewhere in book form. Winner of the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize.
The story takes place in the summer of 1931, on board a cruise ship bound for Germany. Passengers include a Spanish noblewoman, a drunken German lawyer, an American divorcee, a pair of Mexican Catholic priests. This ship of fools is a crucible of intense experience, out of which everyone emerges forever changed. Rich in incident, passion, and treachery, the novel explores themes of nationalism, cultural and ethnic pride, and basic human frailty that are as relevant today as they were when the book was first published in 1962.
A collection that gathers together Pulitzer Prize-winning short fiction, including Pale Horse, Pale Rider, where a young woman lies in a fever during the influenza epidemic, her childhood memories mingling with fears for her fiance on his way to war, and Noon Wine, a haunting story of tragedy and scandal on a small dairy farm in Texas.
She only wished to prove to herself she was once more on a train going somewhere' A tender story of devotion, resentment and ennui from the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer.
This collection presents an extensive array of correspondence from a renowned American writer, showcasing their vibrant personality and insights. Through letters, readers gain a deeper understanding of the writer's thoughts, relationships, and creative processes. The compilation highlights the writer's wit and wisdom, offering a unique glimpse into their life and the times they lived in, making it an invaluable resource for fans and scholars alike.
