A Blaze by Katherine Mansfield

A seemingly simple domestic moment—a small fire—unfolds into a deeper exploration of a young woman’s inner world. The story focuses on sensory detail and emotional texture rather than action. As she watches the fire, memories and moods stir, revealing the quiet tensions of her life. The plot is impressionistic, centered on experience rather than events. It’s a vivid example of the author’s skill in capturing fleeting, complex emotions.