“I love the evening star. Does that sound foolish? I used to go into the backyard, after sunset, and wait for it until it shone above the dark gum tree. I used to whisper 'There you are, my darling.' And just in that first moment it seemed to be shining for me alone. It seemed to understand this ... something which is like longing, and yet it is not longing. Or regret - it is more like regret.”
Quote by Katherine Mansfield
Work
Undiscovered country: the New Zealand stories of Katherine Mansfield
This volume presents a selection of short stories by the renowned author Katherine Mansfield, highlighting her vivid portrayal of New Zealand society and its people. 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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