“Nobody knows what I am trying to do but I do and I know when I succeed.”
Book:A Stein Reader
Quote by Gertrude Stein
Work
A Stein Reader
This reader offers a selection of Gertrude Stein's poetry, essays, and plays, showcasing her innovative style and influential contributions to modern literature. more
Author
Gertrude Stein
Gertrude Stein, an American writer born on February 3, 1874, and died on July 27, 1946. She is renowned for her unique writing style and her influence on modernist literature. more
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