Katherine Mansfield

Katherine Mansfield
Katherine Mansfield (1888–1923) was a prominent modernist writer from New Zealand known for her short stories. Her works often explore themes of human isolation, fleeting moments of life, and complex emotions. Mansfield's most famous collections include "Bliss" and "The Garden Party," where she demonstrates a keen insight into the subtleties of relationships and the inner lives of her characters. Her writing style, influenced by Chekhov, uses impressionistic techniques and breaks away from conventional plot structures.

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1. GERMANS AT MEAT. Bread soup was placed upon the table. "Ah," said the Herr Rat, leaning upon the table as he peered into the tureen, "that is what I need. My 'magen' has not been in order for several days. Bread soup, and just the right consistency. I am a good cook myself"—he turned to me. "How interesting," I said, attempting to infuse just the right amount of... more...

Chapter 1.I. Very early morning. The sun was not yet risen, and the whole of Crescent Bay was hidden under a white sea-mist. The big bush-covered hills at the back were smothered. You could not see where they ended and the paddocks and bungalows began. The sandy road was gone and the paddocks and bungalows the other side of it; there were no white dunes covered with reddish grass beyond them; there was... more...