Katherine Mansfield
New Zealand novelist and short story writer
Born
October 14th, 1888
136 years ago
Died
January 9th, 1923
102 years ago — 34 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
New Zealand
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A prominent novelist and short story writer from New Zealand, this individual gained recognition for innovative narrative techniques in her works. Her writing often explored themes of identity, relationships, and the complexities of emotion, reflecting her experiences and insights. The collection 'The Garden Party' and the short story 'Miss Brill' are exemplary of her style and are widely studied for their literary significance. Active during the early 20th century, this writer contributed significantly to modernist literature before her early death.
Authored 'The Garden Party'
Wrote the short story 'Miss Brill'
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