Tender Buttons
Published on 4. January 2024
67 pages
978-0-88004-905-4 (ISBN)
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"Tender Buttons" by Gertrude Stein is a linguistic and stylistic experiment that defies conventional norms of prose and poetry. Published in 1914, the work is divided into three sections-Objects, Food, and Rooms-each challenging readers to engage with language in a new and unconventional manner. Stein's use of repetitive and abstract language creates a unique reading experience, inviting interpretation and exploration of meaning beyond traditional literary boundaries. A seminal piece in the realm of modernist literature, "Tender Buttons" remains a complex and influential work that continues to captivate those intrigued by innovative approaches to language and expression.
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Gertrude Stein (February 3, 1874 - July 27, 1946) was an American novelist, poet, playwright, and art collector.
