KATHERINE MANSFIELD
Sir,-I was disappointed in the talk by Frank Sargeson. In the first place why should the fact that he himself has written short stories place him in "an unhappy situation" when dealing with the work of Katherine Mansfield? Also he has a great deal to say regarding "the feminine tradition." Is his criticism in the masculine tradition? Toward the end of his talk he remarks: "But I don’t want to leave you with the impression that her work is
nearly all shortcomings." I think there is small danger of his talk leaving any impression at all on those who know and appreciate the works of Katherine Mansfield. I prefer what, John Galsworthy wrote of her: "Katherine Mansfield’s talent was unique amongst us; she could reach and bring before us the in-between spaces and, things andthoughts. -Her work stirs and excites usy and so quietly. ... Ithas the rare flavour that
ST.
CLAIR
(Dunedin).
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 19, Issue 482, 17 September 1948, Page 5
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154KATHERINE MANSFIELD New Zealand Listener, Volume 19, Issue 482, 17 September 1948, Page 5
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