Three Lives

Fiction & Literature, Classics, Historical
Cover of the book Three Lives by Gertrude Stein, Simon & Schuster
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Gertrude Stein ISBN: 9781451686333
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Publication: May 3, 2016
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Language: English
Author: Gertrude Stein
ISBN: 9781451686333
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication: May 3, 2016
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
Language: English

The first published work of fiction by legendary author and poet Gertrude Stein, Three Lives is a collection of two short stories and a novella focusing on the bleak existence that faced immigrant and minority women in turn-of-the-century America.

Each impoverished woman must labor as a domestic worker to survive, and all three protagonists have their own tales of hardship. "The Good Anna" tells the story of a young German servant who must decide between loyalty to her employer and love. In "The Gentle Lena," another German servant girl marries the wrong man, and finds herself trapped as a wife and mother. And the introspective "Melanctha" examines the tragic life of a mulatto woman and those she loved.

Pocket Books' Enriched Classics present the great works of world literature enriched for the contemporary reader. This edition of Three Lives has been prepared by Brenda Wineapple, professor of Modern Literary and Historical Studies at Union College. It includes her introduction, a selection of critical excerpts, and suggestions for further reading, as well as a unique visual essay of period illustrations and photographs.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The first published work of fiction by legendary author and poet Gertrude Stein, Three Lives is a collection of two short stories and a novella focusing on the bleak existence that faced immigrant and minority women in turn-of-the-century America.

Each impoverished woman must labor as a domestic worker to survive, and all three protagonists have their own tales of hardship. "The Good Anna" tells the story of a young German servant who must decide between loyalty to her employer and love. In "The Gentle Lena," another German servant girl marries the wrong man, and finds herself trapped as a wife and mother. And the introspective "Melanctha" examines the tragic life of a mulatto woman and those she loved.

Pocket Books' Enriched Classics present the great works of world literature enriched for the contemporary reader. This edition of Three Lives has been prepared by Brenda Wineapple, professor of Modern Literary and Historical Studies at Union College. It includes her introduction, a selection of critical excerpts, and suggestions for further reading, as well as a unique visual essay of period illustrations and photographs.

More books from Simon & Schuster

Cover of the book Spell Sisters: Chloe the Storm Sister by Gertrude Stein
Cover of the book Winger by Gertrude Stein
Cover of the book Pegasus Descending by Gertrude Stein
Cover of the book Stormy Weather at Castle Court by Gertrude Stein
Cover of the book The Time Machine by Gertrude Stein
Cover of the book The Columnist by Gertrude Stein
Cover of the book All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Gertrude Stein
Cover of the book The Sign of Fear by Gertrude Stein
Cover of the book Dry by Gertrude Stein
Cover of the book You Know Where to Find Me by Gertrude Stein
Cover of the book The Dream Machine by Gertrude Stein
Cover of the book Eisenhower by Gertrude Stein
Cover of the book Bitter Ocean by Gertrude Stein
Cover of the book All Good Things Come to an End by Gertrude Stein
Cover of the book Princess Evie's Ponies: Indigo the Magic Rainbow Pony by Gertrude Stein
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy