In line with the recent surge of critical interest in early psychology, the contributors of this volume read Mansfield's work alongside figures like William James and Henri Bergson, opening up new perspectives on affect in her work.

This volume presents essays that engage with many aspects of Mansfield s response to all things Russian as well as to the Russians she met in England and France. In addition, the volume presents a collection of images of Gurdjieff s Institute at Fontainebleau, several of which have never been seen before.

These comparative essays explore the shared terrain of these modernist women writers and shed new light on their 'curious & thrilling' literary relationship.

This book celebrates the centennial of Bliss's publication by offering new readings of some of Mansfield's most well-known stories.