Rejoignez-nous pour un voyage dans le monde des livres!
Ajouter ce livre à l'électronique
Grey
Ecrivez un nouveau commentaire Default profile 50px
Grey
Abonnez-vous pour lire le livre complet ou lisez les premières pages gratuitement!
All characters reduced
Bliss and Other Stories - cover

Bliss and Other Stories

Katherine Mansfield

Maison d'édition: DigiCat

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Synopsis

In her masterful collection "Bliss, and Other Stories," Katherine Mansfield explores the subtleties of human emotion and the complexities of modern life through a series of poignant narratives. Written in the early 20th century, Mansfield's literary style is characterized by its use of impressionistic techniques, vibrant imagery, and a keen focus on the inner lives of her characters. Set against the backdrop of post-war societal changes, these interlinked stories delve into themes of desire, disillusionment, and the often fragile veil of happiness that cloaks reality. Mansfield's sharp observations reveal the profound impact of seemingly mundane moments, crafting a literary landscape that resonates with psychological depth and existential inquiry. Katherine Mansfield was a prominent figure of the modernist movement, heavily influenced by her own experiences as a New Zealand expatriate in Europe. Her upbringing, marred by tragedy and a search for identity, enriched her understanding of life's dualities. Mansfield's connections with other literary giants of her time, such as Virginia Woolf, and her commitment to innovative narrative forms, provided a fertile ground for her exploration of the human condition, allowing her to transmute personal pain into universal truths. "Bliss, and Other Stories" is a compelling read for those interested in exploring the intricacies of emotion and the human psyche. Mansfield's ability to illuminate the hidden corners of everyday life invites readers into a world of rich, layered experiences. This collection is not just a reflection of its time but a timeless exploration of the complexities of joy and sorrow, making it indispensable for both casual readers and scholars of modern literature.
Disponible depuis: 15/09/2022.
Longueur d'impression: 155 pages.

D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

  • Dickon the Devil - From their pens to your ears genius in every story - cover

    Dickon the Devil - From their...

    Sheridan Le Fanu

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu was born on 28th August 1814 in Dublin into a literary family with Huguenot, Irish and English roots.   
    For a time he and his siblings were tutored but Le Fanu would often immerse himself in the books of his father’s library. 
    In 1833 Le Fanu began his Law studies at Trinity College, Dublin and graduated in 1839. Although called to the bar he instead began a career in journalism.   
    He was also writing. His first fiction story ‘The Ghost and the Bonesetter’ was published in 1838.  In 1843 came the novella ‘Spalatro: From the Notes of Fra Giacomo’, a hero with a particular necrophiliac passion for an undead blood-drinking beauty, a forerunner to his later female vampire ‘Carmilla’.  
    In 1844 Le Fanu married Susanna Bennett with whom he had 4 children. The following year his first novel ‘The C'ock and Anchor’ was published. Works now flowed from his pen and with a rapid increase in family finances they moved, in 1851, to Merrion Square, Dublin, where he remained until his death.  
    In 1858 Susanna died and Le Fanu became reclusive. It was during this period that he produced some of his best work.  Working only by candlelight he wrote through the night, burnishing his reputation as a major figure of 19th Century supernaturalism with many classics including; ‘Green Tea’, ‘Mr Justice Harbottle’, and ‘In a Glass Darkly’.  
    Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu died in Merrion Square in his native Dublin on February 7th, 1873, at the age of 58.
    Voir livre
  • Tales From Edgar Allan Poe - Volume 4 - cover

    Tales From Edgar Allan Poe -...

    Edgar Allan Poe

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement.  Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective-fiction genre.  He is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. Here is a fourth collection of some of his best stories:  The Tell-Tale Heart, Eleanora, and Silence: A Fable.
    Voir livre
  • The Jungle Anthology - cover

    The Jungle Anthology

    Paul A. Hernandez

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    This collection of 21 short stories was gathered from all of my present works and some that were never published before, and in fact just recently completed. 
    There are some science fiction stories in there, some ironic, others mysterious and yet others just plain silly. I'll let you decide which is which. 
    I hope that you find it a quick and enjoyable read. Thank You for choosing this book to read. 
    Paul A.Hernandez 
    2024
    Voir livre
  • The Ancient Anarchist and Other Stories - cover

    The Ancient Anarchist and Other...

    Bhaasita Athani

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Bukpa had a layer of sweat on his face that he hadn’t wiped for a long time. He didn’t want to get distracted. There was a vague pain in his chest. The moment he paid attention to it, it increased. It was fear. He didn’t think it would be this frightening. He had imagined it very differently. He thought he would go there with immense bravery in his heart and they would all attack the elders’ huts of the Jandunga tribe and return with immense pride back to their own tribe. What he felt in his heart was anything but bravery and he couldn’t see pride anywhere in the distance. All he could see was doom. Chaos, pain, and death. Step into the world of the Ancient Anarchist like never before with this immersive audiobook adaptation.
    Voir livre
  • The Montezuma Emerald - cover

    The Montezuma Emerald

    Rodrigues Ottolengui

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Rodrigues Ottolengui was an American writer and pioneering dentist born in Charleston, SC, who lived most of his life in New York City. Ottolengui was one of the first dentists to use X-rays and was a specialist in orthodontics and root canal therapy. In the 1890s, Ottolengui published four novels and a collection of detective short stories, including The Montezuma Emerald. 
    A seasoned stage actor, Raymond Stottlemyre was born and raised in Pelican Rapids, MN. He has worked in local radio, narrated audio programs, and has performed in hundreds of plays over the decades.
    Voir livre
  • Write in Water - An Ann Kinnear Suspense Short - cover

    Write in Water - An Ann Kinnear...

    Matty Dalrymple

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    A suspect suicide note. A dinghy washed up on the rocky Maine coast. An angry man determined to send his dead wife a message. When Ann Kinnear travels to an isolated island in Blue Hill Bay to convey that message, will she discover the private truth behind the public story of a death on the water? 
    Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues 
    We write in water. 
    —William Shakespeare, "Henry VIII" 
    An Ann Kinnear Suspense Short from Matty Dalrymple, author of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels and the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers.
    Voir livre