The Garden Party

by Katherine Mansfield Narrated by Emma Topping

Overview

A seemingly idyllic garden party for the wealthy Sheridan family takes a dark turn when they learn of a death in their working-class neighborhood. The story explores themes of social class, privilege, and the juxtaposition of life and death.

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal

The Garden Party is the last volume of short stories published before this New Zealand author's untimely death from tuberculosis at age 35. These 15 stories are typical Mansfield slice-of-life glimpses into human relationships: parent-child, wife-husband, friend-friend, all recognizable, all vivid in their gentleness and sensitivity. Marguerite Gavin reads in a light, American-accented, rather uninspired way, but her voices are marvelous; presenting British accents of every description from cockney to Queen, with clear delineation between characters male and female, is a skill especially important in these character-driven tales. Her sound effects (birdcalls, running water, etc.) are perfect, and she sings in such a lovely clear soprano that the listener wishes there were more songs in the stories. The short story format is often a favorite with listeners who hesitate to commit to hours and hours of the same work. Mansfield belongs in all fiction collections; highly recommended.--Harriet Edwards, East Meadow P.L., NY Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

Booknews

An illustrated collection published to mark the centenary of Mansfield's birth. The paintings (in color) are largely by New Zealand artists who were her contemporaries. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171204082
Publisher:	Saland Publishing
Publication date:	01/07/2010
Edition description:	Unabridged

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