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Tender Buttons

Tender Buttons is a seminal work by American poet E.E. Cummings, published in 1915. The book is a collection of poetry and prose that showcases Cummings' innovative approach to typography and form, as well as his exploration of themes of love, nature, and the human condition. 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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