The Daughters of the Late Colonel (Unabridged) (Katherine Mansfield).

"The Daughters of The Late Colonel" is a short story written by Katherine Mansfield. It's unabridged form, the original edition was published in 1926. The story tells the tale of three young women, Susan, Helen, and Grace, who live in London, England. They are passionate about literature, and they try to bring a little beauty to their everyday lives. They discuss their thoughts, feelings, hopes, dreams and even fears. Yet, it is not until they discover an abandoned corpse do they begin to realize that there may be some justice in life. Through this realization, they come to understand that humanity has the power to change the world for the better. "The daughters of the late colonel" has been acclaimed by critics, as well as her other works. She was awarded the Ondine Prize for her first novel "Rossetti". She remained silent on her relationships and lifestyle until her death in 108. Despite her silence, she is considered to be one of the most important writers of her generation. Her short stories are famous for their simplicity and heart-felt honesty.