{"product_id":"9780872866355","title":"Tender Buttons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTender Buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e, a seminal work by Gertrude Stein, invites readers into a world of avant-garde poetry where language and meaning intertwine in unexpected ways. First published in 1914, this collection of prose poems explores the mundane aspects of everyday life, offering a radical reimagining of perception and reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStein's \u003cstrong\u003eTender Buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e is divided into three distinct sections: \u003cem\u003eObjects\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFood\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eRooms\u003c\/em\u003e. Each section presents a series of vivid, fragmented images that defy conventional narrative structure. Through her playful manipulation of language, Stein transforms ordinary objects and experiences into profound commentaries on perception, identity, and existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Readers Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInnovative Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stein’s unique syntax and rhythm challenge traditional poetic forms, inviting readers to engage with language in a new way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExploration of Identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The themes of perception and reality resonate deeply, prompting reflections on the nature of self and the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiterary Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a key figure in the modernist movement, Stein's work has influenced countless poets and writers, making this collection essential reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is ideal for readers interested in modernist literature, experimental poetry, and those seeking to explore the boundaries of language. Fans of Stein's other works, such as \u003cstrong\u003eThree Lives\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas\u003c\/strong\u003e, will find \u003cstrong\u003eTender Buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e a compelling addition to their literary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A poem is a composition of words that includes a subject and an object.” – Gertrude Stein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"City Lights Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56248407261516,"sku":"9780872866355","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780872866355_ee78465d-aa1f-40a9-89cc-de23bf6096de.webp?v=1765840869","url":"https:\/\/foxandfablebooksellers.com\/en-eu\/products\/9780872866355","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}