Geography & Plays by Gertrude Stein
In "Geography & Plays," Gertrude Stein presents a groundbreaking collection that blurs the boundaries between literary form and theatrical performance, reflecting her innovative approaches to both writing and artistic expression. The book comprises two distinct sections: the first explores the conceptual landscapes of various geographical locations through vividly imaginative prose, while the second showcases her pioneering plays that challenge conventional narrative structures. Stein's use of repetition, fragmentation, and avant-garde syntax pushes the reader to experience language and meaning in new ways, epitomizing the modernist movement's spirit of experimentation in the early 20th century. Gertrude Stein, an influential figure of the modernist literary scene, was deeply connected to the artistic upheavals of her time, especially in Paris. Her experiences within the expatriate community, interacting with avant-garde artists like Picasso and Hemingway, allowed her to develop a unique voice that redefined literary norms. Stein's conviction that art and literature should express the essence of perceptions rather than mere representations informed the creation of "Geography & Plays," a reflection of her radical ideas. This book is essential for those interested in modernist literature, experimental writing, and theatrical innovation. Stein's work invites readers to rethink how we engage with text and performance, making it not just a reading experience but an exploration of the boundaries of artistic expression.-
The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas
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Three Lives
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Tender Buttons
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Food
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Picasso
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Paris France
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Look at me Now And Here I Am
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How to Write
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Dix Portraits
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Wars I Have Seen
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Selected Writings of Gertrude Stein
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Every Day is To-Day
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Fernhurst, Q.E.D. and Other Early Writings
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Miss Furr and Miss Skeene and Men
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Everybody's Autobiography
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THE Making of Americans
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Correspondence
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Blood on the Dining Room Floor
Gertrude Stein was born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, on February 3, 1874, to an affluent Jewish family, spent her early childhood in Vienna and Paris, and later grew up in Oakland, California. At Radcliffe College she studied under William James, who remained her lifelong friend, and then went to Johns Hopkins to study medicine. Abandoning her studies, she moved to Paris with her brother Leo in 1903. At 27 rue de Fleurus, Gertrude Stein lived with Alice B. Toklas, who would remain her companion for forty years. 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 Appollinaire. Her first important book was Three Lives (1909), then Tender Buttons (1914), followed by her magnum opus, The Making of Americans (1925), and the book which became a huge popular success, The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas (1933). Just before her death at the age of 72 on July 27, 1946, she asked Alice Toklas from her hospital bed, What is the answer? Getting no answer, she then asked, In that case, what is the question?
Ann Charters is the editor of The Portable Sixties Reader, The Portable Jack Kerouac, two volumes of Jack Kerouac's Selected Letters, and Beat Down to Your Soul. She teaches at the University of Connecticut.
Ann Charters is the editor of The Portable Sixties Reader, The Portable Jack Kerouac, two volumes of Jack Kerouac's Selected Letters, and Beat Down to Your Soul. She teaches at the University of Connecticut.
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| ISBN 13 | 9788027344352 |
| ISBN 10 | 8027344352 |
| Title | Geography & Plays |
| Author | Gertrude Stein |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | E-Artnow |
| Year published | 2022-07-03 |
| Number of pages | 260 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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