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Bliss and Other Stories
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025419497
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 292
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Bliss and Other Stories is a seminal collection of short fiction by the pioneering Modernist writer Katherine Mansfield. Through a series of evocative and psychologically complex narratives, Mansfield explores the intricate inner lives of her characters, often capturing fleeting moments of profound realization and emotional intensity. The collection showcases her mastery of the short story form, utilizing a delicate prose style to examine themes of isolation, class dynamics, and the complexities of human relationships.
The title story, Bliss, delves into the fragile happiness of Bertha Young, whose world is irrevocably altered during a single evening of social interaction. Other notable stories in this volume, such as Prelude and The Wind Blows, highlight Mansfield's ability to render the domestic sphere with startling clarity and depth. Her work is celebrated for its departure from traditional Victorian narrative structures, focusing instead on internal character development and the subtle nuances of everyday experience.
As a key figure in early 20th-century literature, Mansfield's influence on the development of the modern short story is unparalleled. Bliss and Other Stories remains an essential work for readers interested in literary Modernism and the evolution of nuanced, character-driven fiction. This collection continues to resonate for its poetic language and its sharp, often poignant observations of the human condition.
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