Gertrude Stein
American novelist, poet, and art collector
ποΈFebruary 3, 1874 - July 27, 1946
π
Birthday Connections
February 3
AquariusDog
0 people were born on this day
πBiography
Gertrude Stein was a key figure in modernist literature, hosting a Paris salon that gathered the era's most prominent artists and writers. She is known for her experimental writing style and for coining the term 'Lost Generation'.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Coined the term 'Lost Generation'
- β¦Wrote 'The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas'
- β¦Pioneer of modernist literature
π¬Famous Quotes
"Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.
"Silent gratitude isn't very much to anyone.
Others Born on This Day
Lao She
Renowned Chinese novelist and dramatist
Felix Mendelssohn
German composer and pianist of the Romantic era
Norman Rockwell
Famous American painter and illustrator
Elizabeth Blackwell
First woman to receive a medical degree in the US
Joachim LΓΆw
German football coach and former player