The Little Governess
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The Little Governess
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Narrated by:
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Laura Greaves
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Written by:
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Katherine Mansfield
About this listen
What happens when youthful confidence meets the realities of the adult world?
In The Little Governess by Katherine Mansfield, a young English woman travels alone for the first time, eager to begin a new position abroad and convinced of her independence. Armed with good intentions and polite trust, she navigates foreign streets, unfamiliar customs, and her own expectations of kindness and respect.
As the journey unfolds, small encounters and seemingly harmless gestures begin to carry an undercurrent of unease. The governess’s idealism is quietly tested, and her innocence leaves her vulnerable to misunderstandings she is not yet equipped to recognize. Through subtle shifts in tone and perception, Mansfield captures the fragile boundary between naivety and experience, creating a haunting exploration of youth, trust, and a world less gentle than imagined.
Press play and step into one of Mansfield’s most unsettling short stories—where a simple journey becomes a lasting awakening.
Public Domain (P)2025 Evergreen Classics Audio