Prelude and Other Stories

A selection of short stories by Katherine Mansfield showcasing her remarkable ability to delve deep into human psychology. Selected and introduced by Professor Meg Jensen. Mordant, challenging and inventive, Katherine Mansfield is one of the twentieth century's most accomplished short story writers. Prelude and Other Stories is edited and introduced by Professor Meg Jensen. The stories in this volume have been chosen to highlight three powerful viewpoints. The theme of innocence versus corruption is played out in stories such as The Doll's House, in which two eager young girls are shunned by their classmates. Disappointment in love and romance are addressed many times over - Love à la Mode and Bliss are just two examples - and finally stories such as Germans at Meat and The Baron explore human loneliness. And in her famous story Prelude, Mansfield recalls her happy childhood in New Zealand. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, pocket sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.