The Collected Poems of Katherine Mansfield

The Collected Poems of Katherine Mansfield, Volume 1, presents the first complete edition of poetry by the celebrated author. This collection of 217 poems is organized chronologically, allowing readers to trace the development of her craft and her experiments with various forms. The work explores enduring themes of love, death, childhood, and the natural world, reflecting her lifelong preoccupation with music and friendship.

As a significant contribution to world literature and poetry, this volume includes newly discovered pieces from 1909-10. The text is supported by comprehensive annotations that provide biographical details and context regarding the European poetic tradition and fin de siècle decadence. This edition of literature and fiction highlights Mansfield's wit and irony, establishing her place within the history and criticism of regional and cultural writing from Australia and Oceania.