Three Lives and Tender Buttons

Exploring the lives of women in the fictional town of Bridgepoint, this collection features three distinct novellas. "The Good Anna" centers on a servant's struggles with her unreliable coworkers, while "Melanctha" delves into the challenges faced by a mixed-race girl in a segregated society. The final story, "The Gentle Lena," chronicles the tragic life of a German immigrant. Additionally, the volume includes "Tender Buttons," a renowned modernist poetry work by Stein, divided into sections on objects, food, and rooms.