One cannot escape the glory of life. Katherine Mansfield Good days, bad days, moments of heavenly bliss or deep distress - all of it is transformed into pure poetry by the linguistic artist Katherine Mansfield. Her diary offers insight into a life that, despite its brevity, is rich: rich in high emotions and self-doubt, rich in artistic talents, romantic endeavors, dramas, and strokes of fate. The selection ranges from the early talent showcases of twelve-year-old New Zealander Kathleen Beauchamp to the brilliant diary prose of a mature writer. Presented here in a new translation, the texts captivate with their depth of thought, intimacy, richness of feeling, and the magic of a poetic worldview.