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The Autobiography of Alice B Toklas
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Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Paris art scene, this autobiography, presented through the voice of Alice B. Toklas, offers a unique perspective on the lives of Gertrude Stein and her contemporaries, including famed artists like Cézanne and Picasso. The narrative follows their experiences during the war, where they volunteer to aid the wounded in France. Post-war tensions arise, notably a dispute with T. S. Eliot, while friendships with literary figures like Hemingway blossom. Despite its commercial success, the book faced criticism from those portrayed within its pages.
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The Autobiography of Alice B Toklas, Gertrude Stein
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- The Autobiography of Alice B Toklas
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gertrude Stein
- Publisher
- Oxford City Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 206
- ISBN13
- 9781849023481
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Paris art scene, this autobiography, presented through the voice of Alice B. Toklas, offers a unique perspective on the lives of Gertrude Stein and her contemporaries, including famed artists like Cézanne and Picasso. The narrative follows their experiences during the war, where they volunteer to aid the wounded in France. Post-war tensions arise, notably a dispute with T. S. Eliot, while friendships with literary figures like Hemingway blossom. Despite its commercial success, the book faced criticism from those portrayed within its pages.