Most Popular Books by Gertrude Stein

"This collection, a retrospective exhibit of the work of a woman who created a unique place for herself in the world of letters, contains a sample of practically every period and every manner in Gertrude Stein''s career. It includes The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas in its entirety; selected passages from The Making of Americans; "Melanctha"from Three Lives; portraits of the painters Cezanne, Matisse, and Picasso; Tender Buttons; the opera Four Saints in Three Acts; and poem, plays, lectures, articles, sketches, and a generous portion of her famous book on the Occupation of France, Wars I Have Seen.

Gertrude Stein, as a college student at Radcliffe and a medical student at Johns Hopkins Medical School, was a privileged woman, but she was surrounded by women who were trapped by poverty, class, and race into lives that offered little choice. Her portraits of Anna and Lena are examples of realistic depictions of immigrant women who had no occupational choice but to become domestic workers. This collection of documents from the history of women''s suffrage, medical history, modernist art, and literature enables readers to see how radical Stein''s subject was.

This classic children’s book is “a treasure trove for admirers of [Stein’s] singular vision and Hurd’s always charming artwork” (Publishers Weekly). Written in her unique prose style, Gertrude Stein’s The World Is Round chronicles the adventures of a young girl named Rose—a whimsical tale that delights in wordplay and sound while exploring the ideas of personal identity and individuality. This volume replicates the original 1939 edition, including all of Clement Hurd’s original blue-and-white art printed on the rose-pink paper that Stein insisted upon. Also featured here are two essays that provide an inside view to the making of the book. The first, a foreword by Clement Hurd’s son, author and illustrator Thacher Hurd, includes previously unpublished photographs and sheds light on a creative family life in Vermont, where his father and mother, author Edith Thacher Hurd, often collaborated on children’s books. The second essay, an afterword by Edith Thacher Hurd, takes readers behind the scenes of the making of The World Is Round, including the numerous letters exchanged between Hurd and Stein as well as images of Stein with the real-life Rose and her white poodle, Love. “The perfect mix of Gertrude Stein’s painterly words and Clement Hurd’s elegant illustrations make The World Is Round an unforgettable treasure.” —Todd Oldham “a book. a beautiful book. arrived. it is pink and it is smart and it is beautiful. bring that book over here so i can look at it. would you like some tea?” —Maira Kalman

Matched only by Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast, Paris France is a "fresh and sagacious" (The New Yorker) classic of prewar France and its unforgettable literary eminences. Celebrated for her innovative literary bravura, Gertrude Stein (1874–1946) settled into a bustling Paris at the turn of the twentieth century, never again to return to her native America. While in Paris, she not only surrounded herself with—and tirelessly championed the careers of—a remarkable group of young expatriate artists but also solidified herself as "one of the most controversial figures of American letters" (New York Times). In Paris France (1940)—published here with a new introduction from Adam Gopnik—Stein unites her childhood memories of Paris with her observations about everything from art and war to love and cooking. The result is an unforgettable glimpse into a bygone era, one on the brink of revolutionary change.

“Alice B. Toklas wrote hers and now everybody will write theirs.” In 1933 Gertrude Stein’s The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas skyrocketed to the top of the bestseller lists, and the author found herself a celebrity. Everybody’s Autobiography is the very Steinian account of her soul-satisfying next five years in France, England, and America, where she made a triumphant tour of the country. Here are Stein’s devastating analyses of some of the major figures of the day whom she met—among them Dashiell Hammett, Charlie Chaplin, Pablo Picasso, Marianne Moore, Mrs. Roosevelt, and Sherwood Anderson—and also of her own life and work.

The unforgettable stories of three women, told with poignancy and compassion by one of the most important writers of our century 3 Lives consists of three character studies of women; "The Good Anna"–a kind but domineering German servingwoman; "Melanctha"–an uneducated but sensitive black girl; "The Gentle Lena"–a young German maid.

"Essential for all literature collections . . . Several of Stein''s titles returned to print in 1995, but none more important than The Making of Americans." Library Journal

In "Matisse Picasso and Gertrude Stein," Gertrude Stein intricately weaves together the realms of visual art and literary expression, offering readers a compelling exploration of modernism through the lens of two of its greatest proponents: Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. The book is marked by Stein''s signature nonlinear narrative style, characterized by repetition, stream-of-consciousness prose, and a keen insight into the creative processes of these artists. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Paris, Stein''Äôs work serves not only as a commentary on the evolving aesthetics of art but also as a vivid reflection of the cultural dialogues that shaped the modernist movement. Gertrude Stein, an avant-garde figure and a prominent member of the Parisian expatriate community, drew upon her unique experiences as a writer, art collector, and intellectual to craft this examination of Matisse and Picasso. Her friendships with these artists and her keen observations of their practices reveal her deep commitment to capturing the essence of creativity and innovation in her work. Stein herself was a pioneering force in modernist literature, making significant contributions that defied traditional narrative forms and challenged established conventions. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in the intersection of literature and visual art, as it provides profound insights into the minds of two revolutionary artists through Stein''Äôs exquisite prose. By bridging the gap between written and visual expression, Stein not only chronicles a pivotal moment in art history but also invites readers to engage with the complex interplay of creativity and interpretation.

"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.

Stein''s most famous work; one of the richest and most irreverent biographies ever written. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas is a unique and witty exploration of the Parisian avant-garde scene in the early 20th century. Written by Gertrude Stein from the perspective of her lifelong partner, Alice B. Toklas, the book offers an intimate yet playful account of their life together and their interactions with some of the most influential artists and writers of the time. Through a blend of memoir and literary experiment, Stein captures the essence of a creative era, chronicling encounters with figures like Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Ernest Hemingway. Since its publication, The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas has been regarded as a landmark of modernist literature. Its innovative narrative voice and unconventional approach to autobiography challenge traditional storytelling while providing a vivid portrait of artistic life in Paris. The book remains a fascinating document of the cultural ferment of the 20th century, offering insights into the relationships and ideas that shaped a generation of creators. The work''s lasting significance lies in its ability to blur the boundaries between fiction and autobiography while celebrating the interplay of art, literature, and personal identity. By presenting her own life through Toklas''s voice, Stein crafts a self-portrait that is both engaging and enigmatic, inviting readers to reconsider the nature of authorship, memory, and artistic legacy.

This monumental collection of correspondence between Gertrude Stein and critic, novelist, and photographer Carl Van Vechten provides crucial insight into Stein''s life, art, and artistic milieu as well as Van Vechten''s support of major cultural projects, such as the Harlem Renaissance. From their first meeting in 1913, Stein and Van Vechten formed a unique and powerful relationship, and Van Vechten worked vigorously to publish and promote Stein''s work. Existing biographies of Stein—including her own autobiographical writings—omit a great deal about her experiences and thought. They lack the ordinary detail of what Stein called "daily everyday living": the immediate concerns, objects, people, and places that were the grist for her writing. These letters not only vividly represent those details but also showcase Stein and Van Vechten''s private selves as writers. Edward Burns''s extensive annotations include detailed cross-referencing of source materials.

Letters trace the friendship between Stein and Wilder from late 1934 until Stein''s death in 1946

Tender Buttons consists of three sections titled "Objects", "Food", and "Rooms". While the short book consists of poems covering the mundane, Stein''s experimental use of language renders the poems unorthodox and their subjects unfamiliar.

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Gertrude Stein’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Stein includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Stein’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

First published in 1933, Matisse Picasso and Gertrude Stein contains three prose pieces written in the stream-of-consciousness style that Stein was famous for. A modernist classic not to be missed by fans and collectors of Stein''s seminal work. Gertrude Stein (1874–1946) was an American poet, novelist, art collector, and playwright who famously hosted a Paris salon frequented by the likes of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Pablo Picasso, and Ernest Hemingway. Before she was a patron to “The Lost Generation” artists, Stein was an esteemed author who influenced many 20th-century writers with her innovative and experimental prose. Other notable works by this author include: Three Lives (1909), White Wines (1913), and An Exercise in Analysis (1917). Featuring an introduction by Sherwood Anderson, this volume is an essential read for fans of Gertrude Stein’s work and those with an interest in Jazz Age literature.

Tender Buttons is a 1914 book by American writer Gertrude Stein consisting of three sections titled "Objects", "Food", and "Rooms". While the short book consists of multiple poems covering the everyday mundane, Stein''s experimental use of language renders the poems unorthodox and their subjects unfamiliar.Stein began composition of the book in 1912 with multiple short prose poems in an effort to "create a word relationship between the word and the things seen" using a "realist" perspective. She then published it in three sections as her second book in 1914.

The Making of Americans is a modernist novel that traces the genealogy, history, and psychological development of members of the fictional Hersland and Dehning families. Being ostensibly a history of three generations of and everyone they knew or knew them, the novel is a philosophical and poetic meditation on identity, on what it means to be human living an everyday, mundane life. Gertrude Stein (1874-1946) was an American novelist, poet, playwright and art collector, best known for Three Lives, The Making of Americans and Tender Buttons. Stein moved to Paris in 1903, and made France her home for the remainder of her life. Picasso and Cubism were an important influence on Stein''s writing. Her works are compared to James Joyce''s Ulysses and to Marcel Proust''s In Search of Lost Time.

Portraits and Prayers is a collection of early essays and word portraits by the American writer Gertrude Stein. Her subjects often provide a description of what she observed in her Saturday salons.

Gertrude Stein''s "Composition as Explanation" delves into the intricate relationship between language and artistic expression. Published in 1926, the essay explores Stein''s unique approach to writing and challenges conventional perceptions of composition. With a distinctive prose style, she reflects on the nature of creativity, emphasizing the significance of repetition and abstraction. Stein''s work serves as both an exploration of her own artistic process and a broader commentary on the essence of language in shaping our understanding of art.

Shortly after the publication of her bestseller, The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, Stein found herself stymied by writer''s block. A series of local crimes inspired this attempt to revive her artistry, a droll detective novel in which the central mystery involves rediscovering the path to creativity.

"Tender Buttons is a 1914 book by American writer Gertrude Stein consisting of three sections titled ""Objects"", ""Food"", and ""Rooms"". While the short book consists of multiple poems covering the everyday mundane, Stein''s experimental use of language renders the poems unorthodox and their subjects unfamiliar.Stein began composition of the book in 1912 with multiple short prose poems in an effort to ""create a word relationship between the word and the things seen"" using a ""realist"" perspective. She then published it in three sections as her second book in 1914"

In Three Lives are the stories of three working-class woman from Bridgepointu2060--a town loosely based on Baltimoreu2060--in the early twentieth century. Each story tells of the hopes, loves, romances and sadnesses of the women as they live their lives.Written in a unconventional style, the lives of the three women are uncovered through their layered conversations and interactions more than through detailed depictions. The book is notable for its descriptions of homosexual romance, something that at the time in the USA wasn''t accepted (indeed, Gertrude Stein moved with her partner to Paris to be able to live openly).Three Lives was Gertrude Stein''s first published book, and although the sales weren''t as expected it was generally well received by critics. It''s considered today to be among her more accessible books, and is a regular on English literature curricula.