Lit & Phil Reading Group: Bliss and Other Stories by Katherine Mansfield

JUNE: Bliss and Other Stories by Katherine Mansfield

If last time we explored the bond with a stranger, next time we are going to explore how the familiar can suddenly become strange, as we discuss four short stories by the wonderful writer Katherine Mansfield, a master at capturing the evanescent sensations of daily life. Whether it’s children in relation to their parents and the adult world, or husbands and wives in their relationships with one another, there are times when the significant others that we take for granted show us a new and unfamiliar face. How to come to terms with the ultimate unknowability of other people, and of ourselves…? All the characters in these stories are wrestling with their own desires, illusions, and need for meaning in the face of a reality that eludes them in strange ways. And this time, prepare for a deep dive into perspectivism! Because in Mansfield’s world, every object and event, every detail, is imbued with subjective meanings and moods, always filtered by a particular perspective, always seen through a peculiar and emotionally colored lens.

We hope you can join us!

1. Sun and Moon
2. Bliss
3. The Stranger
4. The Garden Party

PDF. https://katherinemansfieldsociety.org/katherine-mansfield-resources/stories/

HOW? Everyone is welcome to the discussion. The only requisite to participate is having read the novel beforehand, because discussions are on topic. Bring your thoughts, questions, and the passages you have underlined!

WHERE? In DISCORD: Our online meeting will take place in Discord, so please make sure to join our Discord group beforehand!

Here is the invitation to our group:
https://discord.gg/DEcXZDgXZj

If you have any doubts or you are not familiar with this platform, please send me a message and I’ll help you.