Katherine Mansfield
New Zealand author (1888–1923)
Kathleen Mansfield Murry was a New Zealand writer and critic who was an important figure in the modernist movement. Her works are celebrated across the world and have been published in 25 languages.
The public source identifies “Katherine Mansfield” as new Zealand author (1888–1923). This brief keeps that definition visible, then builds a research path around Katherine, Mansfield and Zealand.
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The entry’s evidential value lies in the named roles, institutions and publications that can be tested against primary documentation. The source revision retrieved here is dated Sep 2, 2026.
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