"Three lives: the stories of kind Anna, Melanchtia and gentle Lena" is a collection of stories by the famous American writer Gertrude Stein. Each of the three stories examines the life and experiences of the main character, who avoids standard societal norms and seeks her own path. Gertrude Stein portrays the intimate moments and inner thoughts of the characters with great depth and feeling. Each story impresses with its personality and uniqueness, attracting the reader's attention with its uniqueness. This collection invites the reader to immerse himself in the world of inner searches, to discover the unknown and to experience emotionally intense moments together with the heroines. "Three lives: the stories of kind Anna, Melanchtia and gentle Lena" is an excellent choice for those who appreciate the inner depth and psychological complexity of literary works.