Despite the enormous success--both critical and popular--of her novel, Katherine Anne Porter's reputation as one Of America's most distinguished writers rest chiefly on her superb short stories. This volume brings togeth...Despite the enormous success--both critical and popular--of her novel, Katherine Anne Porter's reputation as one Of America's most distinguished writers rest chiefly on her superb short stories. This volume brings together the collections;; and as well as four stories not available elsewhere in book form.