Tender Buttons

Exploring unconventional syntax, this work is a hallmark of Modernist literature and is often regarded as a masterpiece of verbal Cubism. Divided into three sections—Food, Objects, and Rooms—it presents a series of unique prose pieces that challenge traditional narrative forms. The text is celebrated for its experimental nature, provoking diverse interpretations ranging from brilliance to confusion. "Tender Buttons" remains a significant yet polarizing piece, frequently discussed in literary circles, often more than it is read.