Canary--Selected Short Stories of Mansfield

Author: (British) Mansfield, translated by Chen Liangyan and others
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The novels of the renowned British writer Mansfield are celebrated worldwide for their complex and captivating narrative styles. This selection features 30 representative short stories from different periods of the author's career, such as "The Canary," which showcases the author's keen observation and delicate sensitivity; "Yan and Liang," which carries profound meaning beneath its seemingly ordinary surface; and "The Garden Tea Party," which guides readers toward a deeper understanding of real life.
Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923) was a celebrated British female writer who began literary at the age of 20. Throughout her life, she produced works including short stories, poetry, and literary reviews, with her short stories being particularly renowned. Her works were introduced to China as early as 1927, with the translation by Xu Zhimo, a famous poet of the 1920s in China. In his view, Mansfield's image embodied the beauty of a refined and clear-eyed woman. This selection by our press includes 30 representative short stories from different periods of the author's career, such as "The Canary," which highlights the author's sharp observation and delicate sensitivity; "Yan and Liang," which carries profound meaning beneath its seemingly ordinary surface; and "The Garden Tea Party," which guides readers toward a deeper understanding of real life. These works essentially encompass the outstanding masterpieces worthy of recommendation to readers.