Pale Horse, Pale Rider: Three Short Novels Summary
Katherine Anne Porter

Pale Horse, Pale Rider: Three Short Novels Summary

Aunt Amyappears in Old Mortality

Although Miranda's Aunt Amy is dead long before Miranda is born, Amy dominates the entire story. Amy is the sister of Miranda's father, Harry, but she dies young. As a child, Miranda is always hearing about how beautiful and spirited Amy was and nothing is ever as charming or lovely as Amy. No fine example of horsemanship, elegant dress, or graceful dancing can favorably compare to Amy and Amy...

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