The Making of Americans by Gertrude Stein

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Book name:	The Making of Americans (2024)
Category:	change
Author:	Gertrude Stein
Pages:	1000 pages
Language:	English
Publication data:	Jan. 1, 1925, midnight

"The Making of Americans" is an experimental novel that explores the concept of identity and the human condition through the lens of two American families. The author uses repetitive and complex prose to delve into the intricacies of family dynamics, social status, and personal development. The narrative is less about plot progression and more about the philosophical exploration of what it means to be an American, offering a unique perspective on the cultural and psychological tapestry of the nation. The 830th greatest book of all time

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Gertrude Stein

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Gertrude Stein was an American writer who spent most of her life in France, and who became a catalyst in the development of modern art and literature. Her life was marked by two primary relationships, the first with her brother Leo Stein, from 1874-1914, and the second with Alice B. Toklas, from 1907 until Stein's death in 1946. Stein shared her salon at 27 rue de Fleurus, Paris, first with Leo and then with Alice. Throughout her lifetime, Stein cultivated significant tertiary relationships wit… Read more