31 pages 1 hour read

Katherine Anne Porter

Pale Horse, Pale Rider

Fiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 1939

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Pale Horse, Pale Rider by Katherine Anne Porter receives acclaim for its poignant portrayal of love and mortality during the 1918 flu pandemic. Reviewers praise Porter's lyrical prose and emotional depth, though some find the narrative's pace sluggish. The novella's historical context and character development are highlighted as strengths, offering a rich, reflective experience.

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Who Should Read Pale Horse, Pale Rider?

A reader who appreciates Pale Horse, Pale Rider by Katherine Anne Porter is likely interested in nuanced character studies and historical settings. Fans of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald or A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith, which similarly explore personal tribulations against the backdrop of significant historical events, will find this work compelling.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
American Literature
Classic Fiction
Topics
Health / Medicine
History: U.S.
History: World
Themes
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Values/Ideas: Fate