In a German pension

In a German Pension is a remarkable collection of short stories, displaying all Katherine MansfieldÕs skill in the genre. Foreword by Linda Grant. Written shortly after the author visited Germany as a young woman, these short stories form a series of satirical sketches of German characters. From a young wifeÕs preoccupation with her husbandÕs stomach, to a society ladyÕs inability to see beyond the latest fashion, Katherine Mansfield depicts, in exquisite detail, the minute changes of human behavior. In a German Pension reveals her as a true disciple of Chekhov. A key figure in the Modernist movement, Katherine Mansfield (1888Ð1923) is most remarkable for perfecting the art of the short story.