A Rose is a rose is a...... by drag
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The sentence "Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose." was written by Gertrude Stein as part of the 1913 poem Sacred Emily, which appeared in the 1922 book Geography and Plays. In that poem, the first "Rose" is the name of a person. Stein later used variations on the sentence in other writings, and "A rose is a rose is a rose" is probably her most famous quote, often interpreted as meaning "things are what they are," a statement of the law of identity, "A is A". In Stein's view, the sentence expresses the fact that simply using the name of a thing already invokes the imagery and emotions associated with it. As the quote diffused through her own writing, and the culture at large, Stein once remarked "Now listen! I’m no fool. I know that in daily life we don’t go around saying 'is a … is a … is a …' Yes, I’m no fool; but I think that in that line the rose is red for the first time in English poetry for a hundred years."
Just a little history for you . Hope you enjoy. I use this quote a lot lol. Oh ya these are wild roses.
Thanks for dropping by..Take care my friends:0)bonita
Comments (18)
Rainastorm
My teachers used to write this when autographing my Yearbook...since my name is Rose, I got it allot. lol
THROBBE
Thanks for the history and great shot!
rainbows
Wonderful history, Bonita. Beautiful capture. Happy Hugs. Di. xx
traceyjane
beautiful capture, love the muted colours
virginiese
perfect POV and nice macro
flora-crassella
very beautiful picture!!!!! Great colors!!!!
MrsLubner
I love collecting rose hips in winter. I make tea that sooths the mood, I dry some for the seed and start wild roses from seed, and I make a perfume water to sprinkle on sheets from them. Great capture.
durleybeachbum
Really interesting about the background to that quote! I know more about her lover, Alice B Toklass!
Amosicho
Wonderful shot
awjay
superb image
Digitaleagle
Thanks for the facts, the beautiful dark rich color tones really set the scene for the beautiful details and lighting, awesome work!!!
MrsRatbag
I love the intimate lighting and your beautiful composition; gorgeous shot!
timtripp
profound!
auntietk
I love the rich colors, and the light is gorgeous!
lucindawind
beautiful deep colours .. very lovely capture
decie
beautiful capture.
artistheat
Terrific Close Up
three_grrr
Exquisite colors, exquisite DOF, and what an exquisite photo! I love wild roses, the are such delicate looking flowers, have such a marvelous scent, and produce the most marvelous fruit for Autumn!