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It seems to me that an author who has determined very new domains in literature is Gertrude Stein
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"It seems to me that an author who has determined very new domains in literature is Gertrude Stein"

- Raymond Queneau

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This quote by Raymond Queneau speaks with the effect of Gertrude Stein's deal with the literary world. Queneau is recommending that Stein has opened brand-new possibilities in literature, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the written word. Stein's work is often viewed as speculative and progressive, and her influence on modernist literature is indisputable. Her composing style is typically characterized by its use of repetition, fragmentation, and non-traditional syntax. Her works frequently explore themes of identity, gender, and sexuality, and her writing has actually been seen as a difficulty to traditional literary conventions. Queneau's quote is a testimony to Stein's impact on the literary world, and her ability to open up new domains in literature.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Raymond Queneau between February 21, 1903 and October 25, 1976. He/she was a famous Poet from France. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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