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Portrait of Katherine Mansfield

Katherine Mansfield

(1888–1923) Writer New Zealand

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Shadow children dancing on walls and curtains appear in Katherine Mansfield’s verses, turning everyday rooms into magical stages. She also writes a rule to never regret, calling it a waste of energy. Finally, she shares a simple love for the feeling of rain on her face.

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Katherine Mansfield was a writer from New Zealand, best known for Garden Party.

Quick Facts About Katherine Mansfield

Born
October 14, 1888
Died
January 9, 1923
Nationality
New Zealand
Profession
Writer
Notable works
Garden Party
Spouse
John Middleton Murry

About Katherine Mansfield

Kathleen Mansfield Murry, known as Katherine Mansfield, was a writer and critic from New Zealand. She became an important figure in the modernist literary movement, and her short stories and essays are still read today. Her work has been celebrated around the world and has been published in twenty‑five different languages.

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