Simon Nathan: What became of the Samuel Joseph family?

The large and boisterous Samuel Joseph family feature in two of Katherine Mansfield’s best known short stories, “Prelude” and “At the Bay”. KM made little attempt at disguise – they are the children of Amelia and Walter Nathan, who lived next door to the Beauchamps in Tinakori Road when KM was a small girl.

Well-known Wellington writer & science historian, Simon Nathan is a grandson of Walter Nathan, who was the business partner of KM’s father, Sir Harold Beauchamp. Simon has uncovered a fascinating story, tracing the relationship between the two families and revealing the rather different lives of the children. His talk includes short readings by Alison Lloyd Davies from two Katherine Mansfield stories.

Simon Nathan Part 1 (11 minutes)

Simon Nathan Part 2 ( 9 minutes)

Simon Nathan Part 3 (11 minutes)

Simon Nathan Part 4  Q & A, thanks (11 minutes 30 seconds)