GERTRUDE STEIN Ultimate Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry, Plays, Memoirs & Essays
Gertrude Stein
Dec 2023 · DigiCat
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Gertrude Stein's "Ultimate Collection" encapsulates the avant-garde spirit of her literary oeuvre, presenting a rich tapestry of novels, short stories, poetry, plays, memoirs, and essays. Stein's experimental style eschews traditional narrative forms, employing stream-of-consciousness techniques and a unique use of repetition that invites the reader to immerse themselves in the rhythm of her prose. This collection not only showcases her contributions to modernism but also reflects the zeitgeist of the early 20th century, a period of profound cultural and artistic upheaval that Stein was pivotal in shaping. Gertrude Stein, an American expatriate in Paris, was at the forefront of the artistic movements of her time, befriending luminaries such as Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway. Her own experiences as a Jewish woman and a groundbreaking writer informed her exploration of identity, language, and the very nature of art itself. Stein's insistence on the significance of the structure and sound of language reveals her innovative approach to writing, emerging from her deep engagement with both psychology and the avant-garde. This collection is a treasure for both aficionados of modernist literature and newcomers alike, offering an expansive view of Stein's intellectual landscape. Readers will find in this anthology not just a compilation of her works, but a gateway into the mind of a literary revolutionary whose legacy continues to influence writers and artists today.
About the author
Gertrude Stein (1874-1946) was an avant-garde American writer, poet, and art collector. Born in Allegheny, Pittsburgh and raised in Oakland, California, Stein later moved to Paris, where she would become a central figure in the city's artistic milieu. Her Parisian salon, which she hosted with her life partner Alice B. Toklas, was a hub for celebrated artists and writers of the era, including Picasso, Hemingway, and Fitzgerald. Stein's literary works are marked by her experimental approach to language, characterized by a stream of consciousness technique and repetition, intentionally departing from traditional narrative forms. Her unique style is evident in 'Three Lives' (1909) and 'Tender Buttons' (1914), which challenge conventional literary structure and syntax. She also penned plays, such as 'Four Saints in Three Acts' and insightful essays. Stein's 'The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas' (1933), written in the voice of Toklas, her partner, was her most commercially successful book and is considered one of her most accessible works. Stein's contributions to literature and modernist movements are undeniable, and her innovative prose has continued to inspire writers and critics alike. The 'GERTRUDE STEIN Ultimate Collection' showcases the breadth of her literary talent and her pivotal role in 20th-century literature.
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