The Daughters Of The Late Colonel

48
Short Story • Fiction
England • 1920s
1921
Kessinger Publishing
Adult
18+ years
"The Daughters of the Late Colonel" by Katherine Mansfield follows the lives of two sisters, Josephine and Constantia, after their father's death. They struggle with newfound independence and decision-making, highlighting their emotional complexity and longstanding familial oppression. The story explores themes of freedom, identity, and the effects of domineering relationships.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Mysterious
Nostalgic
48
Short Story • Fiction
England • 1920s
1921
Kessinger Publishing
Adult
18+ years
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