Katherine Mansfield, The Woman Behind The Books (Including Letters, Journals, Essays & Articles)
By Katherine Mansfield, John Middleton Murry
Length50h 37m
About this audiobook
'Katherine Mansfield, The Woman Behind The Books (Including Letters, Journals, Essays & Articles)' offers a rare and comprehensive glimpse into the multifaceted literary life of one of the early 20th century's most enigmatic writers. Co-edited by John Middleton Murry, Mansfield's literary executor and spouse, this anthology interlaces personal correspondence, reflective journals, incisive essays, and pointed articles, each piece shimmering with her experimental narrative techniques and a forward-facing modernist style that challenged the literary norms of her time. This collection stands out for its intimate exploration of Mansfield's internal and external landscapes, providing invaluable insights into the socio-cultural tensions and artistic fervor of her era. The anthology draws from a period marked by poignant introspection and revolutionary expressions in literature. Mansfield's own prolific contributions, coupled with Murry's editorial insights, encapsulate the spirit of a writer deeply engaged with the existential complexities of her time. Collectively, their works delineate a map of early modernist impulses, shedding light on personal battles with societal expectations, gender roles, and the search for literary authenticity. This collection is crucial for both admirers of Mansfield and scholars of modernist literature. Readers are afforded the unique opportunity to peruse her life's works comprehensively, gaining a holistic appreciation of her as a person and an artist. Through her vivid writings and Murry's complementary interpretations, this anthology not only educates but also mesmerizes, inviting a deep engagement with Mansfield's literary journey and the enduring questions it raises about human experience and creative expression.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.3 (67)
Includes Goodreads
GenreBiography and Memoir, Literary Classics
Length50 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 29, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Biography
2The Life of Katherine Mansfield by Ruth E. Mantz & J. Middleton Murry
3Introduction
4Chapter I: The Pa Men
5Chapter II: Wellington: 11 Tinakori Road
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6Chapter III: Anikiwa
7Chapter IV: Karori
8Chapter V: 75 Tinakori Road
9Chapter VI: The Terrace School
10Chapter VII: First Love
11Chapter VIII: London
12Chapter IX: Queen’s College:
13Chapter X: White Gardenia
14Chapter XI: Wellington: 47 Fitzherbert Terrace
15Chapter XII: The Growing of Wings
16Chapter XIII: First Short Stories
17Chapter XIV: “La Seule Chose”
18Chapter XV: Sea-Change
19Letters and Journal
20The Letters of Katherine Mansfield Vol. 1
21Prefatory Introduction
22Cholesbury — Summer 1913 —
23Summer 1913
24Summer 1913
25Summer 1913
26Summer 1913
27Paris: 31 rue de Tournon — February 1914 —
28February 1914
29Monday — Rose Tree Cottage — The Lee, Great Missenden — March 1, 1915 —
30Monday — March 8, 1915
31Wednesday, late afternoon — March 11
32March 17, 1915
33Paris: 13 Quai aux Fleurs — March 19, 1915 —
34March 19, 1915
35Sunday, early afternoon — March 21, 1915
36March 22, 1915 —
37Monday night — March 22, 1915 —
38March 1915
39Thursday morning — March 25, 1915
40Saturday afternoon — March 27, 1915
41Saturday afternoon: Café Biard — March 27, 1915
42March 29, 1915 —
43Jeudi — May 13, 1915 —
44Friday — May 14, 1915
45Saturday evening — May 15, 1915
46Monday night — May 17, 1915 —
47Saturday — May 22, 1915 —
48Sunday evening — May 23, 1915
49Café Baird, Rue de Rivoli. Midi — May 24, 1915
50Tuesday morning — May 25, 1915
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