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About the Author
born Kathleen Beauchamp, adopted the pen name Katherine Mansfield.
Born 14 Oct 1888, Wellington, New Zealand.
Began writing at early age, first collection of short stories published in 1911.
Married literary critic and philosopher John Middleton Murry.
Famous works, ? Prelude? 1918, The Garden Party, 1922.
Last short story publication "Something Childish" appeared in 1924, one year after she died of tuberculosis on 9th January 1923.
Also wrote poetry: "Journal" published posthumously to acknowledge her literary contributions.
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