Selected Stories by Katherine Mansfield

Selected Stories

Katherine Mansfield

396 pages first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective medium-paced
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Description

This selection covers the full range of Mansfield's fiction, from her early satirical stories to the subtly nuanced comedy of 'The Daughters of the Late Colonel' and the macabre and ominous 'A Married Man's Story'.

Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews

Moods

reflective 94%
emotional 55%
challenging 33%
inspiring 22%
sad 22%
funny 16%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.81

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