Gertrude Stein Livres

The Making of Americans is not really a novel, as Gertrude Stein's narrator says-"not just an ordinary kind of novel with a plot and conversations to amuse you"-but an attempt at a thorough and exacting distillation of the essential properties of peoples' behavior. Through sentences that seem to repeat themselves, we are presented, on the surface, with a portrait of the "simple middle class monotonous tradition" as enacted by generations of the Dehning and Hersland families and their acquaintances. Underneath this is a slow, sieved attempt at something like total knowledge, an excavation of an overwhelming impulse "to understand the complete being in each one and all the details of their coming to have in them their kind of feeling...anything in them that gives to them inside them the feeling of being distinguished to themselves inside them."

Pablo Picasso was one of the most prodigious and revolutionary artists in the history of Western painting. Gertrude Stein was an avant-garde American writer, art collector, eccentric and self-styled genius. Picasso painted Stein's portrait and they became firm friends. This book presents the correspondence they exchanged.

Set in the fictional American town of Bridgepoint, this 1909 work features three independent stories that explore the lives of different characters. Each narrative delves into the intricacies of personal experiences and relationships, showcasing Gertrude Stein's innovative style and her focus on the subtleties of everyday life. The stories interconnect thematically, offering a rich tapestry of human emotion and interaction.

This satirical work by Gertrude Stein humorously critiques American advertising culture rather than politics. Through clever passages like "more and better and better and best," she highlights the absurdities of marketing, promising to evoke laughter from readers and audiences alike. The book serves as a unique exploration of cultural commentary, showcasing Stein's distinctive style and wit.

Gertrude Stein, an influential writer who spent most of her life in France, maintained a deep connection to America despite her long absence. Her appreciation for her homeland is evident in her writings, where she explores various aspects of American life, including everyday locations like railroad stations and drugstores, as well as the landscape and cultural nuances. Stein's work reflects a unique blend of American identity and a sense of discovery, capturing the essence of her experiences and observations.

First published in 1909, this modernist classic showcases Stein's unique and thought-provoking writing style. Tender Buttons challenges conventional narrative forms, exploring everyday objects and experiences through innovative language and structure. The work invites readers to engage with its abstract themes and playful use of words, making it a seminal piece in modern literature.