Tender Buttons by Gertrude Stein
"Tender Buttons" by Gertrude Stein is a collection of experimental prose poems written in the early 20th century. The work is divided into three sections—Objects, Food, and Rooms—and offers a unique exploration of everyday items and experiences through abstract and non-linear language. Stein’s writing defies conventional forms of literature, opting instead for an impressionistic style that invites deep contemplation of the mundane. The content consists of seemingly disjointed phrases and vivid imagery,presenting objects, food, and rooms with a fresh perspective. Through her distinctive method, Stein plays with the sounds and rhythms of language, often focusing on the sensory experience associated with each subject. For example, in the "Objects" section, she examines items like a carafe or a cushion, imbuing them with layers of meaning that provoke thought about their roles and our perceptions of them. Similarly, the section on "Food" captures the essence of different edibles, evoking tastes and sensations in a way that transcends simple descriptions. Overall, "Tender Buttons" challenges readers to engage with language and thought in novel ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stein, Gertrude, 1874-1946 |
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| Title | Tender Buttons Objects—Food—Rooms |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tender_Buttons_(book) |
| Credits | Produced by Suzanne Shell, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Prose poems |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15396 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1774 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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