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Bliss

A Classic Psychological Short Story of Love, Illusion, and Emotional Depth

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Bliss

By: Katherine Mansfield
Narrated by: Laura Greaves
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What if a moment of perfect happiness was only a heartbeat away from shattering? In Bliss by Katherine Mansfield, you follow Bertha Young, a vibrant woman overflowing with excitement she can hardly explain—a feeling so bright it seems to spill into every corner of her world. As she prepares for an evening dinner party, every detail feels alive and full of promise.

But beneath the shimmering surface of domestic harmony, subtle tensions begin to flicker. A mysterious connection, a lingering glance, a shared smile—each reveals cracks in the perfection Bertha so desperately wants to believe in. Mansfield masterfully exposes the fragile balance between joy and illusion, desire and disappointment, truth and the stories we tell ourselves. With her unmatched sensitivity, she paints a portrait of a woman on the brink of revelation.

Press play and step into one of Mansfield’s most celebrated stories, where every moment glows with meaning and every emotion carries its own hidden shadow.

Public Domain (P)2025 Evergreen Classics Audio
Anthologies & Short Stories Classics Short Stories Women's Fiction
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