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Gertrude Stein

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas

Gertrude SteinNonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1933

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Gertrude Stein

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1933
Book Details
Pages

252

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

Paris, France • 1900s

Theme
Publication Year

1933

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein is a quasi-autobiography written from Toklas's perspective but centered on Stein's life and influential Modernist circles in early 20th century Paris. It details the women's formative years, their life together, interactions with notable artists like Picasso and Matisse, and their roles during wartime, highlighting Stein's creative process and Toklas’s supportive companionship.

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Informative

Playful

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

3.9

13,783 ratings

57%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gertrude Stein's The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas offers a vibrant portrayal of Parisian bohemian life through Toklas’ eyes. Critics praise Stein's unique narrative style and insightful portrayal of art and culture. However, some find the prose challenging and self-indulgent. Overall, it's a must-read for fans of modernist literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas?

A reader who enjoys The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein is likely intrigued by early 20th-century avant-garde art and literature. This reader would appreciate unconventional narratives and the rich cultural history of Paris. Fans of Ernest Hemingway's A Moveable Feast and James Joyce’s Ulysses would find it engaging.

3.9

13,783 ratings

57%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

252

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

Paris, France • 1900s

Theme
Publication Year

1933

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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