Katherine Anne Porter... ...her life, her work, her legacy.
"I shall try to tell the truth, but the result will be fiction." --Katherine Anne Porter
Katherine Anne Porter (1890-1980) was an American writer who wrote over twenty-five short stories, three novellas, one full-length novel, a collection of poetry, and numerous non-fiction essays and articles. As a successful female writer at a time when few women worked outside the home--let alone won Pulitzer prizes--Porter is an inspiration to all aspiring writers. Whether you are reading Porter's work for pleasure, researching her life for school, or looking for a forum to discuss her writings, we hope this website will provide you with all the tools and information you need to get started on your literary quest.
Inside the Site...
Read A complete list of Porter's works PLUS: relevant links and selected excerpts Research A list of scholarly articles, journals, and reviews PLUS: relevant links and selected excerpts Respond Submit your own critical essays, reviews, comments, or ask a question in the online discussion forum! *Note: Anyone can browse the forum, but free membership to Tribe.net is required to participate in the conversation
Glossary of Literary Terms Quick definitions of important terms for deeper analysis and comprehension, courtesy of DePaul University. *Note: The terms "modernism," "symbolism," and "tragicomedy" bear particular relevance to Porter's work.
Want to know where you can study Porter's work? Want to review a course you have taken? Feedback is welcome in this section.
About this site... This website was designed as a creative research project for a third-year course at the prestigious University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand.
The project is an interactive website dedicated to Katherine Anne Porter’s life, work, and legacy. The goal is to enable users to access well-organized information about Porter, as well as contribute information & analysis of their own.
The final output is intended to be a dynamic forum for students, professors, researchers, and literary enthusiasts to engage in online discussion, criticism, and collaboration.
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