“She always says she dislikes the abnormal, it is so obvious. She says the normal is so much more simply complicated and interesting.”
Quote by Gertrude Stein
Work
THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF ALICE B. TOKLAS (Modern Classics Series): Glance at the Parisian early 20th century avant-garde (One of the greatest nonfiction books of the 20th century)
This memoir provides an intimate account of Alice B. Toklas's life and her close relationship with the famous artist and writer Gertrude Stein. It vividly captures the cultural and artistic atmosphere of Paris during the early 20th century, offering readers a unique perspective on the avant-garde movement of the time. more
Author
Gertrude Stein
Gertrude Stein, an American writer born on February 3, 1874, and died on July 27, 1946. She is renowned for her unique writing style and her influence on modernist literature. more
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