Some of the most famous authors to praise Mansfield's writing include:
* Virginia Woolf: "Katherine Mansfield is the only woman who has written short stories that are read today."
* E.M. Forster: "Katherine Mansfield is one of the greatest short story writers in English literature."
* Graham Greene: "Katherine Mansfield is a master of the short story."
* J.D. Salinger: "Katherine Mansfield is one of my favorite writers."
* Alice Munro: "Katherine Mansfield is a writer of genius."
Mansfield's work has also been praised by contemporary writers, such as Margaret Atwood, David Mitchell, and Zadie Smith. She is considered a major influence on the development of the short story form, and her work continues to be studied and enjoyed by readers around the world.