Résumé
"The Complete Works of Gertrude Stein", thoughtfully illustrated, provides a comprehensive glimpse into the literary and artistic contributions of one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. This anthology includes 'The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas,' a groundbreaking work that adopts the perspective of Stein's life partner, offering a unique self-portrait through the eyes of another.Stein's explorations in 'Geography and Plays' showcase her avant-garde approach to language and form, reflecting her innovative experiments in literature. 'Wars I Have Seen' presents Stein's insightful observations during World War II, providing a distinctive perspective on the historical events of the time.The collection incorporates 'Three Lives,' a seminal work that captures the essence of three women's lives through experimental narrative techniques. 'Matisse Picasso and Gertrude Stein' offers readers a fascinating insight into Stein's relationships with prominent artists of the era.Illustrations complement Stein's prose, offering a visual dimension to her experimental language and abstract concepts. This anthology serves as a gateway for readers to explore the multifaceted genius of Gertrude Stein, inviting them to engage with her influential works and the artistic milieu in which she thrived."Contents:The NovelsQ.E.D.The Making of AmericansLucy Church AmiablyBlood on the Dining Room FloorIdaA Novel of Thank YouMrs. ReynoldsThe Shorter FictionFernhurstThree LivesMatisse Picasso and Gertrude SteinThe World is RoundBrewsie and WillieThe PlaysGeography and PlaysThe Poetry CollectionsTender ButtonsStanzas in MeditationThe Non-FictionUseful KnowledgeHow to WritePortraits and PrayersLectures in AmericaWars I Have SeenHenry JamesPatriarchal PoetryReflections on the Atomic BombThe AutobiographiesThe Autobiography of Alice B. ToklasEverybody’s AutobiographyParis France
Auteur
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GERTRUDE STEIN (1874–1946) was an American Jewish writer, poet, and art collector who spent most of her life in France. Her body of work include Three Lives, Tender Buttons, The Making of Americans, and The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas. Not only was she an innovator in literature and a supporter of modern poetry and art, she was the friend and mentor of those who visited her at her now-famous home: Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Jean Cocteau, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sherwood Anderson, and Guillaume Apollinaire.
Auteur(s) : Gertrude Stein
Caractéristiques
Editeur : Andrii Ponomarenko
Auteur(s) : Gertrude Stein
Publication : 29 décembre 2023
Support(s) : Livre numérique eBook [ePub]
Protection(s) : Aucune (ePub)
Taille(s) : 4,1 Mo (ePub)
EAN13 Livre numérique eBook [ePub] : 9786178366513