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Bliss

By Katherine Mansfield
Penguin Classics
Series: Little Clothbound Classics
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In Bliss by Katherine Mansfield, the story follows Bertha Young, a woman who seems to have everything: a happy family, a comfortable home, and apparent contentment in her privileged life. As Bertha prepares for a dinner party, her seemingly perfect world brims with an overwhelming sense of joy and anticipation. However, unexpected revelations during the evening challenge her perception of happiness and fulfilment.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate short stories that explore the complexities of human emotions and relationships with keen psychological insight. Its portrayal of subtle societal observations and the inner lives of characters offers a vivid glimpse into early 20th-century life.

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Introducing Little Clothbound Classics - irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.

Katherine Mansfield's perceptive and resonant writing helped to define the modern short story, observing apparently trivial incidents to create quietly devastating revelations of inner lives. Graceful, delicate and burning with emotion, Mansfield's stories were integral in shaping the Modernist movement and redefined a genre.

This collection contains some of Mansfield's most celebrated stories, including Bliss, The Garden Party and The Daughters of the Late Colonel.

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Bliss by Katherine Mansfield is highly praised for its intricate storytelling and psychological depth. Critics often commend Mansfield's ability to capture the nuances of human emotions and the complexities of everyday life. The short story is noted for its vivid imagery and the subtle exploration of themes like self-discovery and the fleeting nature of happiness. Many find the narrative both engaging and thought-provoking, offering insights into the inner workings of the human mind.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9780241619797

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 281g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Born in New Zealand in 1888, Katherine Mansfield Beauchamp was primarily a writer of short stories. She published Prelude and The Garden Party and Other Stories before her premature death from TB in 1923. Something Childish and her journal and letters were published posthumously.

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