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Gertrude Stein's America explores the breadth of Stein’s influence on 20th‑century literary modernism and the performing arts. The book traces her journey from birth in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, through her upbringing in Oakland, California, to her long residency in France from 1903 until her death in 1946. It examines her seminal contributions to experimental prose and poetry, as well as her less‑celebrated achievements in theater and opera, notably her collaboration with Virgil Thomson on "Four Saints in Three Acts." The volume situates Stein within the broader context of American literature, lesbian writing, and contemporary criticism, offering insights into her role as a pivotal figure in modernist culture.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Literary Fiction/Experimental Fiction
Authors: Gertrude Stein
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