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Tender Buttons
By Gertrude Stein; Seth Perlow; Juliana Spahr
CHF 9.00
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Description
Tender Buttons, a seminal work by Gertrude Stein, invites readers into a world of avant-garde poetry where language and meaning intertwine in unexpected ways. First published in 1914, this collection of prose poems explores the mundane aspects of everyday life, offering a radical reimagining of perception and reality.
The Story
Stein's Tender Buttons is divided into three distinct sections: Objects, Food, and Rooms. Each section presents a series of vivid, fragmented images that defy conventional narrative structure. Through her playful manipulation of language, Stein transforms ordinary objects and experiences into profound commentaries on perception, identity, and existence.
Why Readers Love It
- Innovative Style: Stein’s unique syntax and rhythm challenge traditional poetic forms, inviting readers to engage with language in a new way.
- Exploration of Identity: The themes of perception and reality resonate deeply, prompting reflections on the nature of self and the world.
- Literary Significance: As a key figure in the modernist movement, Stein's work has influenced countless poets and writers, making this collection essential reading.
Perfect For
This collection is ideal for readers interested in modernist literature, experimental poetry, and those seeking to explore the boundaries of language. Fans of Stein's other works, such as Three Lives and The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, will find Tender Buttons a compelling addition to their literary journey.
“A poem is a composition of words that includes a subject and an object.” – Gertrude Stein
Book details
- Authors
- Gertrude Stein, Seth Perlow, Juliana Spahr
- Publisher
- City Lights Books
- Publication date
- Format
- Paperback / softback
- Pages
- 134
- ISBN-13
- 9780872866355
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Literary Fiction, Contemporary Poetry
- Dimensions
- 194 × 144 × 10 mm
- Weight
- 152 g
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