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flag Francesca Wade's biography reveals Gertrude Stein actively shaped her legacy, highlighting her artistry over relationships.

flag Francesca Wade’s new biography, "Gertrude Stein: An Afterlife" reveals Stein’s active role in crafting her posthumous legacy, shifting focus from her famous relationships to her literary and artistic achievements. flag Drawing on newly accessible materials, including Alice B. Toklas’s later interviews, Wade portrays their partnership as a balanced, creative collaboration. flag The book also examines the challenges of biographical writing and archival influence, while Wade recommends innovative novels by Stein’s contemporaries that reflect deep personal and artistic connections.

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