Three Lives by Gertrude Stein
Stories of the Good Anna, Melanctha, and the Gentle Lena
"Three Lives" is a series of novellas that explore the lives of three working-class women living in the United States at the turn of the 20th century. Each story provides a detailed psychological portrait of a different woman: a black housekeeper, a worldly-wise servant, and a lower-middle-class German woman. The narrative delves into their personal struggles, their relationships, and their attempts to navigate the societal constraints of their time.
The 1156th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1909
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 58,900
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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