“Yes, my mother's death is a terrible sorrow to me. I feel - do you know what I mean - the silence of it so. She was more alive than anyone I have ever known.”
Quote by Katherine Mansfield
Work
The Collected Letters of Katherine Mansfield: Volume II: 1918-September 1919
This volume presents a selection of personal correspondence from the renowned author Katherine Mansfield, showcasing her thoughts and experiences during a significant period of her life. 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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