Geography and Plays

Geography and Plays

by Gertrude Stein
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Publication Date: 15/09/2022

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Gertrude Stein's 'Geography and Plays' is a groundbreaking work that showcases her unique literary style of repetitive phrasing and innovative use of language. Stein challenges traditional literary conventions by blending elements of geography with plays, creating a hybrid genre that pushes the boundaries of storytelling. The book is a collection of experimental prose pieces that invite readers to question the relationship between space, time, and narrative in a thought-provoking way. Stein's use of repetition and fragmented syntax adds an enigmatic quality to the text, inviting readers to engage in a deeper exploration of the themes presented. 'Geography and Plays' is a must-read for those interested in avant-garde literature and modernist experimentation. Gertrude Stein's bold and unorthodox approach to writing challenges readers to reconsider the ways in which we perceive and interpret the world around us. Her unique perspective and innovative storytelling make 'Geography and Plays' a fascinating and compelling read that will leave a lasting impression on anyone willing to delve into its complexities.

ISBN:
8596547313977
8596547313977
Category:
Literary essays
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
15-09-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
DigiCat
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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