Katherine Mansfield's Fiction

This book attempts to analyze a major part of Mansfield's fiction, concentrating on an analysis of the various textures, themes, and issues, plus the point of view virtuosity that she accomplished in her short lifetime (34 years). Many of her most famous works, such as "Prelude" and "Bliss," are explicated, along with many of her less famous and unfinished stories.

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Analyzes the work of New-Zealand-born British writer Mansfield (1888-1923) in both her well known, less famous, and unfinished short stories. Concentrates on the various textures, themes, and issues of her writing, and the virtuosity of her point of view. No subject index. Paper edition (unseen), $10.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)