Three Lives

EAN : 9791041849710

STEIN GERTRUDE

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EAN : 9791041849710

Paru le : 25 juil. 2023

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041849710
Réf. éditeur : 293614
Date Parution : 25 juil. 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 304
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:17 mm
Poids : 396gr

Résumé

Résumé : "Three Lives" by Gertrude Stein is a collection of three distinct narratives, each exploring the lives of women in the early 20th century. The first story, "The Good Anna," centers on Anna Federner, a German immigrant who works as a housekeeper for Miss Mathilda. Anna is a diligent and conscientious worker, managing the household with strict discipline and a strong sense of duty. Her life is marked by her relationships with her employer, her friends, and the various servants she oversees. Despite her stern exterior, Anna is deeply caring, particularly towards animals and those she considers family. Her friendship with Mrs. Lehntman, a midwife, introduces complexities into her life, as Anna struggles with her friend's unconventional choices. The narrative delves into themes of loyalty, duty, and the challenges faced by women in domestic roles. The second story, "Melanctha," follows the life of Melanctha Herbert, a woman of mixed race navigating her identity and relationships in a racially divided society. Melanctha's story is one of exploration and self-discovery, as she seeks love and understanding in a world that often marginalizes her. Her relationships with men, particularly with Jeff Campbell, a black doctor, highlight the complexities of love, race, and personal freedom. The final story, "The Gentle Lena," tells the tale of Lena, a passive and obedient German girl who is brought to America to marry. Lena's life is characterized by her submission to the will of others, from her domineering aunt to her indifferent husband. Her story is a poignant exploration of the limitations placed on women and the quiet resignation that often accompanies such constraints. Together, these stories offer a rich tapestry of women's experiences, highlighting the intersection of gender, race, and class in early 20th century America.
Biographie : Gertrude Stein (February 3, 1874 - July 27, 1946) was an American novelist, poet, playwright, and art collector. Born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania (now part of Pittsburgh), and raised in Oakland, California, Stein moved to Paris in 1903, and made France her home for the remainder of her life. She hosted a Paris salon, where the leading figures of modernism in literature and art, such as Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sinclair Lewis, Ezra Pound, Sherwood Anderson and Henri Matisse, would meet.