Three short story collections in one. This Katherine Mansfield Short Story Classics Collection features in one volume, the three most famous and acclaimed short story collections by New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield , drawing from The Garden Party and Other Stories (1922), Bliss and Other Stories (1920), and The Doves' Nest and Other Stories (1923). Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923) was a renowned New Zealand-born, British modernist short story writer. A master of her craft, her work was at the forefront of the transition from traditional storytelling to modernism. Her stories are often noted for their psychological insight and their exploration of the inner lives of their characters. Mansfield grew up in New Zealand, and was educated in London. She moved to continental Europe, living in Germany and France, before finally settling in England. Her writing is often seen as being heavily influenced by her life experiences in these countries. Mansfield published her first collection of short stories, In a German Pension, in 1911. During her lifetime, she published four collections of stories, two novels, and a collection of poetry. Her works were particularly popular in England and the United States, although they were not well-received by her native New Zealand. Mansfield's stories are celebrated for their innovative use of language, imagery and symbolism. She is often credited with redefining the short story form, and her influence can be seen in the works of writers such as Virginia Woolf, D.H. Lawrence, and Ernest Hemingway. Katherine Mansfield is remembered as one of the most influential writers of her generation and her work continues to be studied and appreciated by contemporary readers. Her stories remain an important part of the literary canon, and her influence on modern literature is undeniable.