Gertrude Stein - Ultimate Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poems, Plays, Essays & Memoirs

Gertrude Stein - Ultimate Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poems, Plays, Essays & Memoirs

by Gertrude Stein
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 30/12/2023

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In the 'Gertrude Stein - Ultimate Collection,' readers are presented with a comprehensive anthology of Stein's diverse literary oeuvre, encompassing her innovative novels, striking short stories, evocative poems, theatrical works, insightful essays, and autobiographical sketches. Stein's unique literary style is characterized by her pioneering use of language, repetition, and stream-of-consciousness narrative, which deconstructs traditional storytelling while exploring themes of identity, time, and the fluidity of perception. This collection not only showcases her contributions to modernist literature but reflects the broader avant-garde movements of the early 20th century, making it essential for understanding the evolution of contemporary writing. Gertrude Stein (1874-1946) was a groundbreaking American author and art collector, whose intellectual pursuits were influenced by her experiences in Paris during the expatriate cultural movement. A key figure in the literary and artistic circles of her time, Stein's relationships with other eminent artists solidified her role as a catalyst for modernism. Her own struggles with identity and artistry profoundly shaped her writing, leading to a distinctive voice that challenged conventional norms and celebrated the unconventional. This ultimate collection is a must-read for enthusiasts of modernist literature and those who appreciate innovative narrative forms. Stein's work invites readers to engage with the fluidity of language and thought, urging a re-examination of not only literary structures but also the very act of creation itself. Dive into the world of Gertrude Stein for an enriching experience that reshapes perspectives on art, life, and the very essence of writing.

ISBN:
8596547768845
8596547768845
Category:
Feminism & feminist theory
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
30-12-2023
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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