Kathreine Mansfield

FOR A KIWI CLASSIC The author is a national icon but that’s not the only reason to delve into her short stories. They are sharply observed, carefully crafted and witty. Yes, maybe you were forced to read them at school and that’s put you off the idea ever since, but just go back and take another look at The Garden Party or At the Bay and you’ll be won over by brilliant, timeless writing.