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“I often think how celebrated I am. / It is difficult not to think how celebrated I am. / And if I think how celebrated I am / They know who know that I am new / That is I knew I know how celebrated I am / And after all it astonishes even me.”

Quote by Gertrude Stein

Work

Writings, 1932-1946

This volume brings together a selection of writings originally published or composed between 1932 and 1946. The works included span various forms, such as essays, articles, and other prose pieces, reflecting the intellectual and cultural currents of the era. The collection provides insight into the author's evolving perspectives and the historical context of the mid-20th century, without specifying a single theme or narrative. 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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