Tender Buttons

'Tender Buttons' by Gertrude Stein is a linguistic and stylistic experiment that defies conventional norms of prose and poetry. Published in 1914, the work is divided into three sections-Objects, Food, and Rooms-each challenging readers to engage with language in a new and unconventional manner. Stein's use of repetitive and abstract language creates a unique reading experience, inviting interpretation and exploration of meaning beyond traditional literary boundaries. A seminal piece in the realm of modernist literature, 'Tender Buttons' remains a complex and influential work that continues to captivate those intrigued by innovative approaches to language and expression.

Gertrude Stein (February 3, 1874 - July 27, 1946) was an American novelist, poet, playwright, and art collector.