THE CONTINUOUS NOW: A GERTRUDE STEIN CONCEPT

Gertrude Stein's significant literary concept, the "continuous now," challenges the traditional linear view of time. This approach emphasizes present-centered consciousness, seeking to capture the immediate experience through repetition and variation in language. Influenced by Cubist art, Stein's method presents a multi-faceted perspective, aiming for a form of psychological realism that mirrors the fluid nature of thought and perception. Works such as "Tender Buttons" exemplify this style, focusing on the ongoing flow of awareness rather than chronological narrative. Ultimately, the "continuous now" is a modernist strategy to convey life as a continuous stream of experience. SUBSCRIBE: Rich Vernadeau channel