Katherine Mansfield - The Short Stories - Volume 2: "When we begin to take our failures non-seriously, it means we are ceasing to be afraid of them."

Katherine Mansfield's short stories are celebrated for their ability to capture profound moments of disruption within concise narratives. Born in New Zealand in 1888, she initially pursued music before discovering her talent for writing. Mansfield's connections with modernist figures like D.H. Lawrence and Virginia Woolf influenced her work, marked by abrupt openings and emotional depth. Her tumultuous personal life, including a passionate affair and struggles with illness, shaped her creative output. She passed away at just 34, leaving behind a legacy of literary brilliance.