Tender Buttons Gertrude Stein

As with many poems, an initial read-through of Gertrude Stein's Preciosilla may leave many readers bewildered as to what her intent or message may be. From a technical perspective, it is difficult to make sense of the language because the entire...

When thinking of a bowl of soup, you may conjure up a variety of associations. Perhaps you recall being brought a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup when sick, or having soup for dinner to warm up in the winter. In the case of Gertrude Stein’s...