“That is the fearful part of having been near death. One knows how easy it is to die. The barriers that are up for everybody else are down for you, and you've only to slip through.”
Quote by Katherine Mansfield
Work
The Letters of Katherine Mansfield
This book presents a comprehensive selection of letters written by the late 19th and early 20th-century writer Katherine Mansfield, offering insights into her personal life, literary aspirations, and the social and cultural context of her time. 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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