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“I am writing for myself and strangers. This is the only way that I can do it. Everybody is a real one to me, everybody is like some one else too to me. No one of them that I know can want to know it and so I write for myself and strangers.”

Quote by Gertrude Stein

Work

Gertrude Stein: Selections

Gertrude Stein: Selections is a curated compilation of the author's most notable writings, including poetry, prose, and plays. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Stein's innovative literary techniques and her exploration of identity and gender, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in the works of this groundbreaking figure in American literature. more

Author

Gertrude Stein
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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