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The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas

BiographyBiography & Memoir
Pages
310
Published
1933
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the vibrant world of 1920s Paris through the eyes of Gertrude Stein in this unique memoir, presented as Alice B. Toklas's autobiography. It offers a fascinating look at the lives of artists and intellectuals, highlighting the 'wives of geniuses' alongside the famous figures themselves. Stein shares personal stories, though some accounts may be creatively presented.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeReflectiveIntellectualFunnyAtmospheric
Unreliable Narrator

Genres

Biography Biography & Memoir Essays History Literary Fiction

About the author

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Gertrude Stein

Gertrude Stein was an American writer who spent most of her life in France, and who became a catalyst in the development of modern art and literature. Her life was marked by two primary relationships, the first with her brother Leo Stein, from 1874-1914 (Gertrude and Leo), and the second with her partner Alice B. Toklas, from 1907 until Stein's death in 1946 (Gertrude and Alice). Stein shared her salon at 27 rue de Fleurus, Paris, first with Leo and then with Alice. Throughout her lifetime, Stei...