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Tender Buttons (Dover Literature: Poetry),Used
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Mentor And Guide To The Lost Generation Of Expatriate American Writers, Including Hemingway And Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein (18741946) Is Perhaps Better Known For Her Parisian Salon Than Her Literary Works. Yet Her Innovative Approach To Writing And Her Originality Of Thought Make The Impact Of Her Books On Contemporary Literature Enormous.Tender Buttons, Published In 1914, Is Vintage Stein. She Pushes Abstraction To Its Farthest Limits By Experimenting With Words Purely As Words In A Style More Akin To Painting Than Literature. Interested In Their Melody And Color, Stein Favors Verbs And Prepositions In Unusual Combinations And Attempts To Avoid Using Nouns. According To Sherwood Anderson, Tender Buttons 'Gives Words An Oddly New Intimate Flavor And At The Same Time Makes Familiar Words Seem Almost Like Strangers For Me The Work Of Gertrude Stein Consists In A Rebuilding, An Entire New Recasting Of Life, In The City Of Words.'Often Compared With Music And Cubist Imagery, The Exhilarating Prose And Thoughtprovoking Experimental Techniques Of Tender Buttons Offer Readers A Rewarding Sojourn Through One Of Stein'S Most Influential Works.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Tender Buttons? A: Tender Buttons explores the theme of abstraction in language, pushing the boundaries of traditional writing by using words in innovative ways. Gertrude Stein focuses on the sound and rhythm of language rather than its conventional meanings.
- Q: Who is the author of Tender Buttons? A: The author of Tender Buttons is Gertrude Stein, a prominent American avant-garde writer known for her influential role in modernist literature.
- Q: What is the publication date of Tender Buttons? A: Tender Buttons was published on July 10, 1997, as part of the Dover Literature series.
- Q: Is Tender Buttons suitable for readers unfamiliar with modernist literature? A: While Tender Buttons may be challenging for readers not familiar with modernist literature, its unique style offers an intriguing experience for those willing to engage with its experimental approach.
- Q: What is the page count of Tender Buttons? A: Tender Buttons has a total of 96 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does Tender Buttons have? A: Tender Buttons is available in a paperback binding, making it flexible and easy to handle.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.
- Q: Can Tender Buttons be used in academic settings? A: Yes, Tender Buttons can be utilized in academic settings, particularly in literature and modernist studies, for its innovative use of language and its significance in the literary canon.
- Q: What makes Tender Buttons a significant literary work? A: Tender Buttons is significant for its pioneering use of language and abstraction, influencing contemporary literature by challenging conventional narrative structures and exploring the essence of words.
- Q: Is there an edition available for collectors? A: The edition of Tender Buttons available is categorized as 'unknown', but collectors may find interest in its vintage publication and its importance in literary history.