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THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF ALICE B. TOKLAS (American Classics Series)
Glance at the Parisian early 20th century avant-garde (One of the greatest nonfiction books of the 20th century)|
1,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Musaicum Books |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 05.05.2017 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9788075831972 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 186 |
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Beschreibungen
Gertrude Stein's 'The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas' is a unique and unconventional literary work that blurs the line between autobiography and fiction. Written in a stream-of-consciousness style, the book narrates the life of Alice B. Toklas, Stein's life partner, from Toklas' perspective. Stein's innovative writing technique and modernist approach to storytelling make this book a fascinating exploration of identity and relationships in the early 20th century. The book is considered a cornerstone of American literature and a pioneering work of LGBTQ+ literature, offering readers a glimpse into the bohemian artistic circles of Paris in the 1920s and 1930s. Gertrude Stein, a prominent figure in the modernist literary movement, drew inspiration for 'The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas' from her own relationship with Toklas and her experiences as an expatriate American artist living in Europe. Stein's experimental writing style and her intellectual pursuits in philosophy and aesthetics shape the narrative, challenging traditional conventions of autobiography and narrative form. I highly recommend 'The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas' to readers interested in modernist literature, LGBTQ+ studies, and avant-garde storytelling. Stein's groundbreaking work continues to captivate readers with its inventive approach to storytelling and its intimate portrayal of a remarkable partnership.
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