Three Lives (Unabridged)
Gertrude Stein
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Gertrude Stein's Three Lives unfolds in the fictional town of Bridgepoint, offering poignant glimpses into the lives of working-class women. "The Good Anna" portrays a stoic German servant, Anna, yearning for connection amidst her monotonous routines. "Melanctha," the central story, delves into themes of race, love, and societal constraints through the experiences of Melanctha, a Black woman navigating complex relationships and societal limitations. Finally, "The Gentle Lena" follows the quiet life of Lena, a young woman with intellectual disabilities, highlighting the challenges she faces in a world that offers few opportunities. Though independent narratives, the stories resonate with shared themes of struggle, desire, and the limitations faced by women in early 20th-century America. Stein's unconventional prose, characterized by repetition and rhythmic emphasis, adds a unique layer to their stories, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of their lives.
Duration - 7h 41m.
Author - Gertrude Stein.
Narrator - Digital Voice Marcus G.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2022 Falcon Press ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Gertrude Stein's Three Lives unfolds in the fictional town of Bridgepoint, offering poignant glimpses into the lives of working-class women. "The Good Anna" portrays a stoic German servant, Anna, yearning for connection amidst her monotonous routines. "Melanctha," the central story, delves into themes of race, love, and societal constraints through the experiences of Melanctha, a Black woman navigating complex relationships and societal limitations. Finally, "The Gentle Lena" follows the quiet life of Lena, a young woman with intellectual disabilities, highlighting the challenges she faces in a world that offers few opportunities. Though independent narratives, the stories resonate with shared themes of struggle, desire, and the limitations faced by women in early 20th-century America. Stein's unconventional prose, characterized by repetition and rhythmic emphasis, adds a unique layer to their stories, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of their lives. Duration - 7h 41m. Author - Gertrude Stein. Narrator - Digital Voice Marcus G. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2022 Falcon Press ©.
Language:
English
Titlepage
Duration:00:00:06
Epigraph
Duration:00:00:09
Three Lives
Duration:00:00:08
The Good Anna
Duration:00:00:03
I
Duration:00:21:23
II: The Life of the Good Anna
Duration:01:30:45
III: The Death of the Good Anna
Duration:00:09:39
Melanctha
Duration:04:27:24
The Gentle Lena
Duration:01:11:41
Endnotes
Duration:00:00:14