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Summary

What if a single day could strip away every comforting illusion? In “Revelations” by Katherine Mansfield, a woman’s carefully constructed sense of self is quietly undone as she moves through a series of encounters that force her to confront truths she would rather avoid. Set against the routines of social obligation and polite interaction, the story follows an emotional shift that unfolds not through dramatic action, but through subtle perception and inward reckoning. As familiar roles begin to feel hollow, moments of discomfort accumulate, revealing the tension between appearance and inner reality. Mansfield exposes how moral certainty, self-image, and social performance can crumble when confronted with an unfiltered view of others - and of oneself. With psychological precision, “Revelations” explores self-deception, judgment, and the unsettling clarity of emotional awakening. Press play and step into a quietly devastating short story whose insight lingers long after the final moment.

Duration: 18 minutes (00:17:35)
Publishing date: 2025-12-20; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

• Contemporary Fiction
• Classics
• Short Stories