Story Discussion The Daughters of the Late Colonel by Katherine Mansfield 11 March 2026 at 18:45 (MSK) at Svetlovka Katherine Mansfield, a pivotal figure in literary modernism, transformed the English short story with her innovative and psychologically nuanced prose. Born in New Zealand, she moved to London in 1908, where she became associated with the Bloomsbury Group and developed a distinctive style marked by impressionistic detail, narrative ambiguity, and a deep exploration of human consciousness and social artifice. She was profoundly influenced by Anton Chekhov, and her best-known works are collected in Bliss (1920) and The Garden Party (1922). In The Daughters of the Late Colonel, this subtle and haunting modernist story, Katherine Mansfield invites us into a world where silence speaks louder than words and the smallest decisions feel enormous. With delicate irony and psychological precision, she explores what remains after authority fades and routine is disrupted. When life finally opens a door, are we brave enough to step through it? If you wish to participate in the discussion, read the story beforehand. ⚡️⚡️Please don't forget to sign up on Timepad.