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A Cup of Tea
A Cup of Tea

A Cup of Tea

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This adaptation explores themes of class disparity, altruism, vanity, and societal roles in the context of early 20th-century London. Readers are encouraged to approach the material with an awareness of the time period's social dynamics and the emotional subtleties within the story.

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Total Words 2931
Unique Words 847
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A Cup of Tea

About the Author

Katherine Mansfield (1888–1923) was a New Zealand-born modernist writer renowned for her short stories that offer sharp, delicate observations of human nature and social dynamics. With works like The Garden Party and Bliss, Mansfield's writing is celebrated for its vivid imagery, emotional depth, and revolutionary approach to narrative form.

Story Overview

Step into the enchanting world of Katherine Mansfield's A Cup of Tea with our leveled reading adaptation. This beautifully crafted short story unfolds in early 20th-century London, where a wealthy woman, Rosemary Fell, encounters an impoverished girl and impulsively decides to help her. Through subtle and poignant moments, the story delves into themes of generosity, vanity, and the fragile interplay between class and personal insecurity. Mansfield's masterful storytelling captures the nuances of human nature, leaving readers with a tale that lingers long after the last page.

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Each text is broken down into numbered passages, synchronized across all versions, enabling every student to follow along in class discussions, regardless of the reading level they are using.

Passage numbers are available in the web reader and in the margins of our paperback copies.

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