Description
In Katherine Mansfield's poignant short story, a lavish garden party is meticulously planned by the affluent Sheridan family. Young Laura Sheridan finds herself caught between the excitement of the preparations and a growing unease as tragedy strikes their community. The narrative masterfully explores themes of social class, innocence, and the stark contrast between privilege and poverty. Mansfield's keen observation of human nature and her evocative prose bring to life the complex emotional landscape of a young woman confronting the realities of the world beyond her sheltered existence.
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paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2018
192 pages
ISBN: 9780241341643
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First Published
1922
Language
eng
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