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Tender Buttons: The Corrected Centennial Edition

Gertrude Stein's 'Tender Buttons' is a groundbreaking work that blends poetry and prose, exploring themes of perception and the nature of objects. Known for its innovative form and style, it has been influential in modernist literature. more

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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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