The Escape
A Classic Psychological Short Story of a Trapped Marriage, Resentment, and Emotional Control
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Laura Greaves
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Katherine Mansfield
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What does it mean to escape when love, obligation, and habit quietly close in? In “The Escape” by Katherine Mansfield, a quiet domestic moment becomes the stage for an unspoken emotional reckoning between a husband and wife. As they prepare for an evening out, small gestures, clipped remarks, and inner reflections reveal the tensions beneath their long-standing marriage. What appears outwardly calm is charged with resentment, fatigue, and the desire—felt by both—for freedom from roles that no longer bring comfort. Mansfield masterfully exposes the psychological strain of intimacy worn thin, where politeness replaces connection and routine conceals longing. The story unfolds through subtle shifts in thought and tone, showing how escape is imagined, resisted, and quietly negotiated within the confines of everyday life. Press play and step into one of her most quietly revealing short stories—where the longing to escape is felt not in action, but in silence.
Public Domain (P)2025 Evergreen Classics Audio
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