Plot Summary

Strong Horse Tea

Alice Walker
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Strong Horse Tea

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1983

Book Brief

Alice Walker

Strong Horse Tea

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1983
Book Details
Pages

8

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1983

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Alice Walker's Strong Horse Tea receives acclaim for its powerful exploration of racism and poverty through vivid storytelling and rich character development. Critics appreciate Walker's evocative prose and emotional depth, though some note the intense subject matter may be difficult for sensitive readers. The story's stark realism and social critique resonate deeply, underscoring Walker's literary prowess.

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Who Should Read Strong Horse Tea?

A reader who would enjoy Alice Walker's Strong Horse Tea is someone who appreciates profound short stories that explore themes of race, poverty, and resilience in the African American experience. Fans of Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God and Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye would find this compelling.

Book Details
Pages

8

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1983

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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