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Анастасия Бокарева приехала в город из деревни. Удача улыбнулась ей – она нашла хорошую работу в магазине модной одежды, а через некоторое время вышла замуж за сына хозяйки магазина. И только одно обстоятельство мешало Насте ощущать себя вполне счастливой. В деревне у неё оставался маленький сын, о котором она никому не рассказала. Настя ежемесячно отсылала деньги своему сыну и матери. Её муж Алек…
"Miss Brill" is a short story by Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923). It was first published in Athenaeum on 26 November 1920, and later reprinted in The Garden Party and Other Stories. Miss Brill is an English teacher living near the Public Gardens in a French town. The narrative follows her on a regular Sunday afternoon, which she spends walking about and sitting in the park.
In Frau Fischer by Katherine Mansfield we have the theme of independence, letting go, acceptance change, trust, control, gender roles and conflict. Taken from her In a German Pension collection the story is narrated in the first person by an unnamed British woman and after reading the story the reader realises that Mansfield may be exploring the theme of independence.
Can a young man come out, find love, and survive senior year all at the same time? Zach Denham, the editor of a small town high school newspaper, struggles to act like a «normal» guy by dating a female friend. After one disastrous date, Zach vows to spend the rest of his life alone, keeping his true feelings for guys locked up inside. Confident and popular Key Stahl, the school's newly arrive…
"The Lady's Maid" is a story by Katherine Mansfield: Eleven o'clock. A knock at the door… I hope I haven't disturbed you, madam. You weren't asleep – were you? But I've just given my lady her tea, and there was such a nice cup over, I thought, perhaps…
Germans at Meat is a short story by Katherine Mansfield: Bread soup was placed upon the table. «Ah,» said the Herr Rat, leaning upon the table as he peered into the tureen, «that is what I need. My 'magen' has not been in order for several days. Bread soup, and just the right consistency. I am a good cook myself»-he turned to me. «How interesting,» I said, attempting to infuse just the r…
How much would you pay for a painting with nothing on it? Would it be «art»? Marc's best friend Serge has just bought a very expensive-and very white-painting. To Marc, it is a joke, and as battle lines are drawn, old friends use the painting to settle scores. With friendships hanging in the balance, the question becomes: how much is a work of «art» worth? Yasmina Reza's Art won a Tony A…
When a big movie production comes to Cherringham, complete with lords, ladies, and flashing swords, the whole village is abuzz with excitement. But when a series of dangerous accidents threatens the life of the young lead, Zoe Harding, Sarah and Jack get involved. Are these really accidents? Or could they be something more sinister – even deadly? Who is trying to destroy the career of the beautifu…