The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas

by Gertrude Stein
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 13/11/2022

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In "The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas," Gertrude Stein masterfully crafts a unique literary narrative that transcends traditional biography. Through the eyes of her partner, Alice B. Toklas, Stein presents a vivid portrayal of the avant-garde art and literary scene in early 20th-century Paris. This work is characterized by its distinctive prose style—marked by repetition, simplicity, and a rhythmic cadence—that reflects Stein's experimental approach to language. The book not only serves as a personal account of Toklas's life but also encapsulates the essence of the vibrant cultural milieu that surrounded them, featuring notable figures such as Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway. Gertrude Stein, an influential figure in modernist literature, was deeply embedded in the Parisian arts community, which profoundly shaped her worldview. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in a diverse cultural environment, Stein later moved to Paris, where she embraced the avant-garde movement. Her relationship with Toklas provided her with both companionship and inspiration, fueling the narrative's authenticity and emotional resonance. "The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas" is essential reading for anyone interested in modernist literature and the role of women in shaping cultural history. Through Stein's innovative storytelling, readers are invited to experience a richly woven tapestry of love, art, and intellectual companionship during a pivotal era in artistic expression.

ISBN:
8596547385608
8596547385608
Category:
Biography: arts & entertainment
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
13-11-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
DigiCat
Gertrude Stein

Gertrude Stein (1874-1946) was a writer, art-collector, and advocate for the avant-garde. Born in Pennsylvania, she studied psychology at Harvard and attended medical school, dropping out in her fourth year to move to Paris with her brother Leo.

Here she played a crucial role in shaping the burgeoning European avant-garde, hosting literary salons that counted Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Ernest Hemingway among the visitors. She was the author of countless poems, plays and shorter works, as well as books including Three Lives, The Making of the Americans, Tender Buttons and The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas - a memoir written in the voice of her life partner of many decades, Alice.

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