Gertrude Stein - Premium Collection: 60+ Stories, Poems & Plays in One Volume

Gertrude Stein - Premium Collection: 60+ Stories, Poems & Plays in One Volume

by Gertrude Stein
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 05/12/2023

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Gertrude Stein'Äôs "Premium Collection: 60+ Stories, Poems & Plays in One Volume" offers a comprehensive anthology that encapsulates her groundbreaking contributions to modernist literature. Known for her avant-garde approach and innovative use of language, Stein employs a distinctive literary style characterized by repetitive phrases, fluid structures, and a focus on the rhythmic qualities of expression. This compilation includes notable pieces such as "Three Lives" and "Tender Buttons," which challenge traditional narrative forms and explore the interplay of perception and reality, reflecting the cultural zeitgeist of early 20th-century Paris. Gertrude Stein was a pivotal figure in the modernist movement and a prominent member of the expatriate community in Paris. Her relationships with key artists and writers, including Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway, undoubtedly influenced her creative evolution, allowing her to push the boundaries of literary expression. Stein'Äôs exploration of identity, gender, and the essence of art itself resonates deeply throughout her work, making her a central figure in both literature and art history. This collection serves as a vital resource for both literary scholars and casual readers alike, inviting them to engage with Stein'Äôs experimental narratives. Her uniquely enduring voice and avant-garde explorations merit careful consideration, making this anthology an essential addition to the library of anyone intrigued by the evolution of modern literature.

ISBN:
8596547688136
8596547688136
Category:
Poetry anthologies (various poets)
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
05-12-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
GoodPress
Gertrude Stein

Gertrude Stein (1874-1946) was a writer, art-collector, and advocate for the avant-garde. Born in Pennsylvania, she studied psychology at Harvard and attended medical school, dropping out in her fourth year to move to Paris with her brother Leo.

Here she played a crucial role in shaping the burgeoning European avant-garde, hosting literary salons that counted Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Ernest Hemingway among the visitors. She was the author of countless poems, plays and shorter works, as well as books including Three Lives, The Making of the Americans, Tender Buttons and The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas - a memoir written in the voice of her life partner of many decades, Alice.

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