Bliss, and other stories by Katherine Mansfield
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"Bliss, and Other Stories" by Katherine Mansfield is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives explore intricate themes of human emotion, social dynamics, and the nuances of domestic life, often through the perspective of women navigating their roles and relationships. One of the key characters presented is Linda Burnell, a mother deeply involved in the complexities of her family life as they move from city living
to the countryside. The opening of the work introduces readers to Linda Burnell's hurried preparations for a significant transition as her family relocates. In a chaotic scene filled with children and luggage, we see Linda's mixed feelings of excitement and stress as she must leave her daughters, Lottie and Kezia, behind temporarily. Kezia’s innocence and curiosity are highlighted, particularly as she interacts with her surroundings and expresses a childlike fascination with the new environment. The scene sets a tone of impending change, hinting at deeper emotional currents and complexities that will unfold as the story progresses, foreshadowing the themes of bliss versus the latent struggles that lie beneath the surface of seemingly idyllic life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mansfield, Katherine, 1888-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bliss, and other stories |
| Note | Wikipedia page on this work: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bliss_(short_story_collection) |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bliss_(short_story_collection) |
| Contents | Prelude -- Je ne parle pas français -- Bliss -- The wind blows -- Psychology -- Pictures -- The man without a temperament -- Mr. Reginald Peacock's day -- Sun and moon -- Feuille d'album -- A dill pickle -- The little governess -- Revelations -- The escape. |
| Credits | Paul Haxo |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 92.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories, New Zealand |
| Subject | New Zealand -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Europe -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44385 |
| Release Date | Dec 8, 2013 |
| Last Update | Mar 16, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2073 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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