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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.

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Biggie And The Devil Diet

Biggie And The Devil Diet by Nancy Bell

An old friend of Biggie's comes back to Job's Crossing. Rex Barnwell, along with his young wife, has returned to convert his father's ranch into a retreat for overweight teenage girls, and Biggie is forced to reveal a secret that she has always kept from J.R. Not long after this startling revelation, Rex is murdered. Knowing full well that he won't be able to keep Biggie away, the Texas Ranger in charge of the case enlists her help." "While Biggie pursues her investigation, J.R. has his hands full with troubles of his own.

Biggie And The Meddlesome Mailman

Biggie And The Meddlesome Mailman by Nancy Bell

Luther Abernathy is a mailman with a dangerous habit. He makes it his business to know everyone else's--and then broadcasts it all over town. But it becomes clear that someone doesn't want him--or anyone else--to know one of the many secrets that lie within Luther's veritable treasure chest of knowledge when he meets an untimely death Biggie and young J.R. are the ones to find his body. It is seemingly an accidental one, but inconsistencies in the police report suggest foul play, and Biggie once more puts on her detecting hat.