Gertrude Stein , Edited by Seth Perlow , Afterword by Juliana Spahr
Tender Buttons
- ISBN 13:
- 9780872866355
- author:
- Gertrude Stein , Edited by Seth Perlow , Afterword by Juliana Spahr
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- City Lights Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 134
- Dimensions:
- 1.3 x 12.7 x 19 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, World
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 8 working days
Description
Tender Buttons: The Corrected Centennial Edition by Gertrude Stein is a groundbreaking modernist poem that has been revised and corrected for its centennial edition. The result is a text that truly reflects the author's intentions, with over 100 emendations incorporated into the original work. This edition includes facsimile images of Stein's handwritten edits and lists of corrections, as well as an afterword by noted contemporary poet and scholar Juliana Spahr. The centennial edition of Tender Buttons is a unique and attractive edition, suitable for both general readers and scholars. It is the first version of the poem to incorporate Stein's own corrections, making it a valuable resource for future scholars. The book's editorial process and specific variants are detailed in the "Note on the Text," providing a detailed understanding of the editorial decisions made. This corrected edition of Tender Buttons is a significant publication, offering a new understanding of Stein's masterpiece. With its facsimile images and detailed notes, it is an essential resource for anyone interested in modernist poetry and the work of Gertrude Stein.