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Happy Birthday Gertrude

Today marks the birthday of one of my most admired American poets, Gertrude Stein (1874 -1946). I discovered Stein in my second year of university. I loved her writing, use of language and sense of humour. Tender Buttons (1914) remains one of my favourite books of prose:


DINING.

Dining is west.

SALAD.

It is a winning cake.

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