Eight brilliant short stories from the best female short story writer of her age. Katherine Mansfield's wit, pathos and descriptive genius combine in this collection to take the listener from a wry smile one minute to the verge of tears the next. - Miss Brill - The Child-who-was-tired - Frau Brechenmacher Attends a Wedding - Life of Ma Parker - The Sister of the Baroness - The Modern Soul - The Fly - The Swing of the Pendulum