The Diaries of Katherine Mansfield

The Diaries of Katherine Mansfield is Volume 1 of The Edinburgh Edition Of The Collected Works Of Katherine Mansfield. This scholarly work of literature and fiction presents a meticulously re-transcribed collection of Mansfield's diaries and notebooks. By providing precise historical and biographical context, the volume establishes the author as a keen observer and erudite reader of European and English literatures.

This volume of diaries and journals includes previously unpublished materials, such as letters, poem-cycles, and illustrations. It offers a detailed look at the evolution of the author's writing process and the social influences that shaped her mature work. As a significant contribution to women's studies and literary criticism, this edition serves as a vital resource for history and criticism, featuring a comprehensive index for researchers and readers of women writers.