Gertrude Stein 
Three Lives 

‘Three Lives’ by Gertrude Stein is a groundbreaking work that delves into the interconnected lives of three women—The Good Anna, Melanctha, and Lena. Stein's avant-garde narrative style challenges traditional storytelling, offering a unique exploration of identity, relationships, and societal norms. Published in 1909, this influential work foreshadows Stein's later contributions to modernist literature and remains a captivating study of character psychology within a shifting cultural landscape.

About the author

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