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Gertrude Stein

The contemporary thing in art and literature is the thing which doesn't make enough difference to the people of that generation so that they can accept it or reject it.

Gertrude Stein

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Gertrude Stein is saying that modern art and literature often fail to create a strong reaction among people of the time, so they neither fully embrace nor completely dismiss it. This lack of clear impact means the work doesn't stand out enough to be clearly accepted or rejected by its audience.

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