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Jun 11, 2024 · Katherine Mansfield (born October 14, 1888, Wellington, New Zealand—died January 9, 1923, Gurdjieff Institute, near Fontainebleau, France) was a New Zealand-born English master of the short story, who evolved a distinctive prose style with many overtones of poetry.
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1 day ago · However, a notable aspect in much of 20th-century British literature is existentialism. A general malaise in the human psyche is observed in many writers from this period, and one of these is Katherine Mansfield. Mansfield was a New Zealander by birth but emigrated to England in early adulthood for schooling.
Jun 24, 2024 · “Night-Scented Stock” by Katherine Mansfield was first published in 1920 in the collection Bliss and Other Stories. The poem exemplifies Mansfield’s characteristic style, encapsulating a transient moment of beauty and introspection within a nocturnal garden setting.
4 days ago · "The Garden Party" by Katherine Mansfield explores themes such as class consciousness, the fragility of life, and the loss of innocence. Set in a wealthy family's garden, the...
4 days ago · At first glance, there might seem to be few connections between Katherine Mansfield and her younger contemporary, Eileen Duggan, despite occasional critical efforts to link them within a tradition of women’s writing in New Zealand.
6 days ago · Kathleen Mansfield Murry (née Beauchamp; 14 October 1888 – 9 January 1923) was a New Zealand writer, essayist and journalist, widely considered one of the most influential and important authors of the modernist movement.
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Jun 24, 2024 · Katherine Mansfield was a master of the modern short story. She crafted precise pictures of individual moments and scenes, resulting in deft narratives that are as devastating as they are beautiful. While the early 20th century novel has received a significant amount of critical attention, the short story has been somewhat overlooked.
