The Autobiography of Alice B Toklas
The Autobiography of Alice B Toklas
Gertrude Stein
Nancy Pearl
Just a delight to read. - Nancy Pearl
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The Autobiography of Alice B Toklas

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In a masterstroke of literary innovation, "The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas" emerges as a captivating foray into the bohemian heart of early 20th-century Paris, penned with audacious wit by Gertrude Stein but voiced through the perspective of her partner, Alice B. Toklas. This work deftly blurs the lines between biography and autobiography, inviting readers into the intimate circle of avant-garde artists and writers that defined an era. From the vibrant salons frequented by the likes of Picasso, Matisse, and Hemingway to the tumultuous backdrop of World War I, Stein crafts a narrative as enchanting and complex as the personalities that dance within its pages. Stein's prose, with its unique cadence and structure, mirrors the experimental nature of the time, capturing the spirit of innovation that propelled art and literature towards modernism. Through Toklas's eyes, we traverse a landscape rich with artistic genius and cultural upheaval, all the while enveloped in the personal journey of Stein and Toklas themselves. Their adventures, from volunteer work in war-torn France to spirited debates with literary figures like T.S. Eliot, are recounted with humor, insight, and a candidness that challenges traditional norms. "The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas" is not merely a snapshot of a vibrant historical moment but a testament to the enduring power of love and creativity against the backdrop of a world in flux.

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Released
1933
1 Jan
Length
241
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Just a delight to read. - Nancy Pearl
She always says she dislikes the abnormal, it is so obvious. She says the normal is so much more simply complicated and interesting.
— Gertrude Stein, The Autobiography of Alice B Toklas

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