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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The Making of Americans | A Modernist Family Chronicle of Immigrant Generations, Identity, Habit, and Experimental Prose | Gertrude Stein | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2023 | Sharp Ink | EAN 9788028334680 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Copycat s.r.o., 22, Holesovice, Schnirchova 662, 170 00 PRAGUE, TSCHECHIEN, kristoferpaetau[at]gmail[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In 'The Making of Americans,' Gertrude Stein embarks on an ambitious exploration of identity and cultural formation, employing a distinctive literary style characterized by repetitive structures and a stream-of-consciousness narrative. The work defies traditional plot conventions, focusing instead on the inner lives and interconnectedness of its characters as they navigate the shifting landscape of American society. Stein's prose, marked by its lyrical quality and rhythmic cadence, invites readers to immerse themselves in the complexities of American identity from the late 19th to early 20th century, capturing both the mundane and the profound in a manner that reflects the fragmentation of modernity. Gertrude Stein, a pivotal figure in the avant-garde movement, drew from her experiences as a member of the expatriate community in Paris, where she developed unique insights into the evolving nature of selfhood. Her philosophical inquiries into the nature of existence and her encounters with contemporaneous artists and thinkers profoundly influenced her writing, culminating in this monumental work that seeks to articulate a new understanding of Americanness amidst a rapidly globalizing world. For readers interested in modernist literature, identity studies, or the evolution of American culture, 'The Making of Americans' is a crucial text that challenges preconceived notions and compels us to reflect on the intricate tapestry of our shared humanity. Stein's innovative approach to storytelling and deep psychological insight render this work an essential read for anyone intrigued by the interplay of individuality and collective experience. 604 pp. Englisch.…

Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. The Making of Americans is a modernist novel that traces the genealogy, history, and psychological development of members of the fictional Hersland and Dehning families. Being ostensibly a history of three generations of and everyone they knew or knew them..…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -In 'The Making of Americans,' Gertrude Stein embarks on an ambitious exploration of identity and cultural formation, employing a distinctive literary style characterized by repetitive structures and a stream-of-consciousness narrative. The work defies traditional plot conventions, focusing instead on the inner lives and interconnectedness of its characters as they navigate the shifting landscape of American society. Stein's prose, marked by its lyrical quality and rhythmic cadence, invites readers to immerse themselves in the complexities of American identity from the late 19th to early 20th century, capturing both the mundane and the profound in a manner that reflects the fragmentation of modernity. Gertrude Stein, a pivotal figure in the avant-garde movement, drew from her experiences as a member of the expatriate community in Paris, where she developed unique insights into the evolving nature of selfhood. Her philosophical inquiries into the nature of existence and her encounters with contemporaneous artists and thinkers profoundly influenced her writing, culminating in this monumental work that seeks to articulate a new understanding of Americanness amidst a rapidly globalizing world. For readers interested in modernist literature, identity studies, or the evolution of American culture, 'The Making of Americans' is a crucial text that challenges preconceived notions and compels us to reflect on the intricate tapestry of our shared humanity. Stein's innovative approach to storytelling and deep psychological insight render this work an essential read for anyone intrigued by the interplay of individuality and collective experience. 604 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In 'The Making of Americans,' Gertrude Stein embarks on an ambitious exploration of identity and cultural formation, employing a distinctive literary style characterized by repetitive structures and a stream-of-consciousness narrative. The work defies traditional plot conventions, focusing instead on the inner lives and interconnectedness of its characters as they navigate the shifting landscape of American society. Stein's prose, marked by its lyrical quality and rhythmic cadence, invites readers to immerse themselves in the complexities of American identity from the late 19th to early 20th century, capturing both the mundane and the profound in a manner that reflects the fragmentation of modernity. Gertrude Stein, a pivotal figure in the avant-garde movement, drew from her experiences as a member of the expatriate community in Paris, where she developed unique insights into the evolving nature of selfhood. Her philosophical inquiries into the nature of existence and her encounters with contemporaneous artists and thinkers profoundly influenced her writing, culminating in this monumental work that seeks to articulate a new understanding of Americanness amidst a rapidly globalizing world. For readers interested in modernist literature, identity studies, or the evolution of American culture, 'The Making of Americans' is a crucial text that challenges preconceived notions and compels us to reflect on the intricate tapestry of our shared humanity. Stein's innovative approach to storytelling and deep psychological insight render this work an essential read for anyone intrigued by the interplay of individuality and collective experience.…