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THE MAKING OF AMERICANS (Family Saga) (eBook)

A History of a Family's Progress

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2023
604 Seiten
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Gertrude Stein's 'The Making of Americans' is a groundbreaking family saga that delves into the complexities of American identity and the immigrant experience. Stein's innovative literary style, characterized by repetitive phrases and stream-of-consciousness narration, challenges traditional narrative structure and invites readers to explore the intricacies of human relationships and cultural assimilation. Set against the backdrop of early 20th century America, the novel offers a unique glimpse into the evolving social landscape of the country. Stein's experimental approach to storytelling pushes the boundaries of conventional literature, making 'The Making of Americans' a timeless and essential work in the American literary canon. Gertrude Stein, a prominent figure in the modernist movement, was known for her avant-garde writing style and influential role in the development of American literature. Her personal experiences as an expatriate in Paris and her observations of American society inspired her to create a narrative that reflects the diverse fabric of the nation. Stein's deep understanding of human psychology and social dynamics shines through in 'The Making of Americans,' showcasing her skill as a visionary writer. I highly recommend 'The Making of Americans' to readers interested in exploring the complexities of American culture, identity, and immigration. Stein's groundbreaking work challenges conventional norms and offers a thought-provoking exploration of human relationships and societal change, making it a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the American experience.

Gertrude Stein (1874–1946) was an avant-garde American writer, poet, and art collector who resided mainly in Paris from 1903 until her death. Hailing from a well-off Jewish family, Stein attended Radcliffe College, where she studied psychology under the tutelage of William James. She later went to Johns Hopkins University to study medicine but did not obtain a degree. Stein's body of work includes writing that is often characterized by its playful use of language, innovative approach to narrative structure, and disregard for conventional punctuation, preferring instead a style that gives primacy to the rhythm and cadence of the prose. Stein's seminal work, 'The Making of Americans' (1925), which presents a family saga, is a formidable text that encompasses her preoccupation with the complexities of identity, her interest in the ordinary lives of people, and her philosophical musings on the nature of existence and national character. This novel, often considered her most challenging due to its length and experimental form, exemplifies her narrative method, typified by repetition and a stream-of-consciousness technique. A central figure of the Parisian avant-garde and a mentor to aspiring writers, Stein's salon was frequented by luminaries such as Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Pablo Picasso, strongly influencing the course of modernist literature and art.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 30.12.2023
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
Literatur Romane / Erzählungen
Schlagworte 20th-century American authors • American family saga • American identity • American literature classics • avant-garde • Buddenbrooks • Character study fiction • Emily Dickinson • Ernest Hemingway • experimental fiction • family dynamics • Gertrude Stein novels • Immigrant experience in literature • Intellectual Engagement • interwoven histories • introspective philosophy • literary experimentation • Literary modernism • Modernist Literature • Modernist narrative • Mrs Dalloway • on the road • psychological fiction • psychological profundity • Salinger • stream-of-consciousness • The Great Gatsby • Thomas Woolf • Ulysses • William Faulkner
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