"Three Lives" is a collection of three interconnected stories by Gertrude Stein, published in 1909. The narratives focus on the lives of three women—Melanctha, Anna, and Heidi—each exploring themes of love, identity, and personal struggle. The stories are notable for their experimental style, featuring repetitive language and a stream-of-consciousness approach. Stein's work challenges traditional narrative structures, emphasizing the characters' inner thoughts and emotions rather than a linear plot. This innovative technique has made "Three Lives" a significant contribution to modernist literature.