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The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas (eBook)

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2022
186 Seiten
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859-654738560-8 (EAN)

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The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas - Gertrude Stein
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Gertrude Stein's 'The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas' provides a unique literary experience as it is written in the form of an autobiography, but from the perspective of Alice B. Toklas, Stein's partner. The book blurs the lines between truth and fiction, with Toklas narrating anecdotes and adventures of the famous writers and artists who frequented their Paris salon. Stein's avant-garde writing style, characterized by repetition and stream-of-consciousness, adds an experimental touch to the narrative, making it a challenging yet rewarding read within the modernist literary context. The book offers a glimpse into the Parisian art scene of the early 20th century, showcasing the relationships and creative processes of influential figures such as Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway. Through Toklas's voice, Stein explores themes of identity, memory, and the subjective nature of storytelling. Gertrude Stein, known for her innovative approach to language and form, drew inspiration from her personal experiences and relationships to create this unconventional autobiography. As a prominent figure in the modernist movement, Stein's literary experiments continue to captivate readers and scholars alike. 'The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas' is a must-read for those interested in avant-garde literature, art history, and the complexities of autobiographical writing.

Gertrude Stein (1874–1946) was an avant-garde American writer, poet, and art collector who became a seminal figure in the modernist literature movement. Born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Stein moved to Paris in 1903, becoming a central member of the city's artistic community. Her Paris home, shared with Alice B. Toklas, her life partner and secretary, became a salon for the leading artists and writers of the period, including Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway. Stein's innovative literary work includes playing with narrative form and structure and challenging conventional syntax and language. 'The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas' (1933) is perhaps her most accessible and best-known work. Written in the voice of Toklas, Stein's companion, the book is considered one of her narrative masterpieces, providing a glimpse into the lives of the Parisian avant-garde society of artists and writers during the early 20th century. Through her unique literary style and her patronage of the arts, Stein had an undeniable impact on the development of modernist literature, leaving behind a legacy that has inspired countless writers and thinkers. Her work continues to be a subject of scholarly discussion and analysis, admired for its linguistic innovation and the unconventional worldview it presents.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 13.11.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
Literatur Essays / Feuilleton
Schlagworte 20th century American authors • 20th-century art scene • art and literature fusion • Artistic memoir • Avant-Garde Prose • Bohemian atmosphere • Cubist influences • cultural figures biography • Emily Dickinson • Ernest Hemingway • expatriate American writers • experimental narrative • female author autobiography • Frida Kahlo • Gertrude Stein literary works • Intellectual vanguard • LGBTQ+ memoirs • Literary charade • literary innovation • Lost Generation writers • Marcel Proust • Modernist Literature • Moulin Rouge • Parisian avant-garde • Parisian modernism • The Diary of a young Girl • The Picture of Dorian Gray • T. S. Eliot • van gogh's ear • Virginia Woolf
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