The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas - Couverture souple

Stein, MS Gertrude

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 8087888340 ISBN 13 : 9788087888346

Editeur : Important Books, 2013

Synopsis

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas was written in 1933 by Gertrude Stein in the guise of an autobiography authored by Alice B. Toklas, who was her lover. It is a fascinating insight into the art scene in Paris as the couple were friends with Paul Cezanne, Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. They begin the war years in England but return to France, volunteering for the American Fund for the French Wounded, driving around France, helping the wounded and homeless. After the war Gertrude has an argument with T. S. Eliot after he finds one of her writings inappropriate. They become friends with Sherwood Anderson and Ernest Hemingway. It was written to make money and was indeed a commercial success. However, it attracted criticism, especially from those who appeared in the book and didn't like the way they were depicted.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Featuring a list of the 341 famous people known to frequent Gertrude Stein's home at 27 Rue de Fleurus, The (Condensed) Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas paints a concise image of life in a world before the invention of the word "name-dropping." Only in this abridged version of a forgotten attempt to capitalize on Gertrude Stein's friendship with famous artists and writers of the early 20th century can you learn in 28 pages everything you ever wanted to know about Gertrude Stein and her relationship with Ernest Hemingway. It also tells you a bit about the amazing books she wrote.

Biographie de l'auteur

Abridged by Joseph Hett (@jehosafet).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Important Books
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 8087888340
• ISBN 13: 9788087888346
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible