“Superstition is believing that something means anything and that anything means something and that each thing means a particular thing and will mean a particular thing is coming. Oh yes it does.”
Quote by Gertrude Stein
Work
The Gertrude Stein Reader: The Great American Pioneer of Avant-garde Letters
The Gertrude Stein Reader is a comprehensive compilation of the writings of Gertrude Stein, a prominent figure in the literary avant-garde movement. It includes a variety of her works, demonstrating her innovative approach to language and narrative, which has had a lasting impact on American 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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