Gertrude Stein

This book is a study of Gertrude Steins diverse and idiosyncratic oeuvre, ranging from established works such as The Autobiography of Alice B. Tolkas to her lesser known pieces of theatre. Drawing upon feminist, psychoanalytic and performance theory, Nicola Shaughnessy re-evaluates Steins prose, poetry and drama. Reference is made to Steins unpublished material, in particular her notebooks or carnets which offer new insights into her life and work. The book explores the importance of autobiography as a pervasive element throughout Steins writing. Above all, Nicola Shaughnessy shows how Steins work benefits from being situated in an interdisciplinary artistic context with influences from art, theatre and music as well as literature.