Risultati di "Katherine Mansfield" in Tutte le categorie

La straordinaria precarietà della vita, capace di raggelare l'animo con attimi di improvvisa angoscia per poi scaldare il cuore con folate di inattesa felicità, raccontata con incredibile ironia e delicatezza attraverso gli occhi di tre giovani donne. Letto da Rita Savagnone, voce storica, fra le altre, di Whoopi Goldberg, Elizabeth Taylor e Greta Garbo.

Il titolo di questo libro è il titolo di una poesia di Coleridge che è il tema del più lungo dei racconti, pubblicati postumi, scritti dal 1908 al 1921, a solo due anni dalla morte prematura della scrittrice, di cui Virginia Woolf ha detto: "E' l'unica scrittura che io abbia mai invidiato". Il filo conduttore dei racconti, e forse della vita, dell'autrice, è il passaggio continuo dalla vita al sogno, o meglio da un mondo ad un altro, legati da fili sottilissimi, sempre sul punto di rompersi.

Atmosfere sospese ma vividissime e ricche di simboli fanno da palcoscenico alle protagoniste di questi tre racconti, donne intense e delicate, che affrontano le loro esistenze con l'innata e disarmante sensibilità tipica dell'universo femminile di ogni tempo. Letto da Rita Savagnone, grandissima doppiatrice italiana che ha dato voce, fra le altre, a Whoopi Goldberg, Elizabeth Taylor e Greta Garbo.

What if the brightest charm hid the darkest truths beneath it? In Je ne Parle pas Français by Katherine Mansfield, you step into the mind of Raoul Duquette, a cynical Parisian narrator whose sharp observations, moral contradictions, and unsettling humor reveal far more about himself than about the people he judges.

"È un aloe, Kezia" disse Linda. "Non fa mai fiori?" "Sì, bambina mia" disse la madre. Chinò la testa verso Kezia e, socchiudendo gli occhi, le sorrise: "Una volta ogni cento anni". È dal desiderio di dar voce alla terra natale, la Nuova Zelanda, "una terra sconosciuta da far guizzare per un istante davanti agli occhi del Vecchio Mondo", che tra il 1915 e il 1916 nasce "L'aloe", che Katherine Mansfield chiamava "il mio romanzo" e dal quale avrebbe poi tratto uno dei suoi racconti più intensi, "Preludio".

This is a story from the Classic Women's Short Stories collection.

Lonely, observant, and quietly hopeful—what does it mean to truly see life unfold around you? Step into Miss Brill by Katherine Mansfield, a masterful short story that illuminates the beauty, longing, and subtle heartbreak of everyday life.

What if the person you love finally returned home… but something about her felt quietly, disturbingly different? In "The Stranger", tension doesn’t explode—it builds. A reunion meant to be warm and joyful slowly turns uncertain… then uneasy… then quietly haunting. Small details begin to matter. Silences stretch too long. Emotions shift in ways that can’t quite be explained. With her signature psychological precision, Katherine Mansfield draws you into an intimate moment where love, perception, and reality begin to blur.

In "Mr. and Mrs. Dove", masterfully written by Katherine Mansfield, a simple marriage proposal becomes a delicate psychological dance of fear, pride, and unspoken longing. Reggie, painfully shy and uncertain, has one last chance to confess his feelings before leaving England for good. Anne is poised, admired, and emotionally guarded—a woman who questions whether love must mean surrender. Between them flutter two doves, symbols of devotion… or quiet submission.

What happens when beauty, privilege, and celebration collide with the quiet reality of death? This powerful audiobook brings to life a story where elegance and unease exist side by side—where a perfect summer garden becomes the stage for a profound awakening. Follow Laura Sheridan as she prepares for a lavish party, surrounded by comfort, charm, and effortless wealth. But when tragedy strikes just beyond her family’s world, her growing empathy clashes with the indifference of those around her.

What if your very first dance could sweep you into a world of dazzling lights, laughter, and unforgettable magic? In "Her First Ball", Katherine Mansfield tells the enchanting story of eighteen-year-old Leila, a wide-eyed country girl visiting the city for the first time. Stepping into her cousin’s grand ball, she is mesmerized by swirling gowns, sparkling chandeliers, and the thrill of being noticed. Every smile, every dance, every glittering detail overwhelms her with joy and wonder - until a cynical older man delivers a sharp reminder that youth and beauty are fleeting.

Katherine Mansfield was just 22 when these captivating stories first came to life in book form. Despite her later reluctance to see them republished—deeming them mere juvenilia—these tales offer a fascinating glimpse into the early stirrings of a remarkable literary talent. While only a handful of the stories are set in a German boarding house, reminiscent of the place where Mansfield navigated the complexities of an unwelcome pregnancy that tragically ended in miscarriage, they resonate with wit and insight. Throughout the collection, Mansfields sharp humor and palpable discontent with ...

Explore the enchanting world of Katherine Mansfields Prelude, one of the inaugural releases from Leonard and Virginia Woolfs Hogarth Press. This exquisite story draws inspiration from Mansfields own childhood in New Zealand, showcasing her remarkable storytelling prowess. Join us for an introduction by iremonger that delves into the essence of this literary gem.

Je ne parle pas français is a short story by Katherine Mansfield. She began it at the end of January 1918, and finished it by February 10. It was first published by the Heron Press in early 1920, and an excised version was published in Bliss and Other Stories later that year. A French writer describes his encounter with an English writer, and the consequences thereof.

Katherine Mansfield is remembered as one of the great modernist short-story writers, who managed to pack a huge amount of creative work into her 34 years before she died of TB in 1923. This impressive collection includes brand-new full-cast BBC dramatisations of 'Bliss', 'Something Childish but Very Natural', 'Marriage a la Mode', 'Daughters of the Late Colonel', 'The Garden Party', 'Life of Ma Parker and Her First Ball', plus many more readings brought to life by a wealth of narrators.

"Prelude" is a 1918 short story by Katherine Mansfield. It was first published by the Hogarth Press in July 1918, and later reprinted in "Bliss and Other Stories".

A great collection of short stories based on the theme of love. Stories by famous writers including Katherine Mansfield and Oscar Wilde.

This is a story from the Bliss & Other Stories collection.

What is a life surrendered for duty, loyalty, and love that can never be returned? In Katherine Mansfield’s “The Lady’s Maid”, Ellen, a devoted maid, recounts her life in a haunting monologue that reveals the quiet sorrows of servitude. From leaving her family at thirteen to forsaking a chance at happiness with Harry, Ellen’s story is one of self-denial, sacrifice, and unwavering loyalty to her Lady. Through her intimate reflections, we witness the invisible labor, emotional restraint, and rigid hierarchies that shape her existence.

Dive into the exquisite world of Katherine Mansfield, a leading Modernist writer known for her captivating short fiction. In this immersive ninety-minute story from her celebrated collection, The Garden Party, experience the intricate dynamics of life at the bay, where emotions and relationships intertwine beautifully.