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The Garden Party: And Other Stories
Hardcover
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025672458
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 270
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Garden Party: And Other Stories is a seminal collection of short fiction by Katherine Mansfield, one of the most influential figures in modernist literature. Through her delicate prose and sharp psychological insights, Mansfield explores the intricacies of human behavior, social class, and the fleeting nature of life. The title story, The Garden Party, captures the transition from childhood innocence to the complexities of adulthood as a young woman confronts the reality of death amidst a social gathering.
Other notable stories in the collection, such as At the Bay and The Daughters of the Late Colonel, delve into family dynamics, isolation, and the subtle shifts in emotion that define the human experience. Katherine Mansfield's mastery of the short story form is evident in her use of stream-of-consciousness and vivid imagery, focusing on internal journeys rather than traditional plot structures. This collection remains a cornerstone of 20th-century literature, offering profound reflections on the beauty and tragedy inherent in everyday existence.
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