“Every time one leaves anywhere, something precious, which ought not to be killed, is left to die.”
Quote by Katherine Mansfield
Work
The Katherine Mansfield notebooks
This book offers a glimpse into the personal thoughts, experiences, and creative process of the renowned author Katherine Mansfield. It includes her notebooks, which contain sketches, stories, and reflections, as well as her correspondence with friends and family, providing insight into her life and literary development. more
Author
Katherine Mansfield
Katherine Mansfield was a New Zealand-born British writer renowned for her short stories. Her work is celebrated for its concise, direct style and profound insight into the details of everyday life. Although her writing career was brief, her influence on literature has been profound. more
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