In "The Garden Party," Katherine Mansfield is the story of Laura, a young girl who is beginning her entry into the world of adulthood. ... In preparation of the family's party, Laura learns of a man's death just a short way from her home, where the party would take place. ... No one seems to think that the party should be canceled besides Laura, so the party goes on. ... After the party, Laura's mother suggests that she bring over leftover food from their party to the Scott's house. ... Throughout the day of the garden party Laura becomes a more mature young woma...

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Living in the same time period, Katherine Mansfield (1923-1988) and James Joyce (1941-1982) played significant roles in the modernist avant-garde of the 20th century. ... Although the two authors were acquainted with each other, there is no proof that one influenced the other in their writings; yet, the story of Miss Brill, from "The Garden Party and Other Stories" and "Eveline from Dubliners," may prove that theory to be wrong. ...

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