| Author |
Stein, Gertrude, 1874-1946 |
| Title |
Matisse Picasso and Gertrude Stein
With Two Shorter Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
A long gay book -- Many many women -- G.M.P.
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| Credits |
Suzanne Shell, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Matisse Picasso and Gertrude Stein" by Gertrude Stein is a collection of experimental prose pieces written during the early 20th century. It explores themes of identity, relationships, and the essence of existence through unique linguistic patterns and repetitive structures. The text weaves through various narratives and reflections, presenting characters and their interactions in a modernist style that encourages deep contemplation. The opening portion of the work introduces a philosophically rich discussion about the nature of being and the experience of infancy. Stein employs a stream-of-consciousness approach to reflect on the significance of being a baby, the concepts of love and motherhood, and the profound feelings associated with growth and relationships. The narrative hints at the histories of various pairs and individuals, setting the stage for a broader exploration of human connections and the complexities of life as it unfolds. Through a repetitive yet lyrical tone, Stein encourages readers to reflect on their own experiences and emotions in relation to the themes presented. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Experimental fiction, American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15600 |
| Release Date |
Apr 11, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 14, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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