Gerri Kimber

Gerri Kimber, a literary scholar and biographer, delves into the fascinating life of Katherine Mansfield, whose writing evoked jealousy in Virginia Woolf. They discuss Mansfield's rebellious nature, her complicated relationships, and the impact of societal norms on her creative spirit. Kimber sheds light on Mansfield's mastery of modernist short stories and how her early talent paved the way for her literary significance. The conversation also touches on W.H. Auden’s unusual friendship with a sex worker and Kenneth Sacks’ choice for his last read, revealing deeper layers of literary history.