The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas

Gertrude Stein

342 pages first pub 1933 (editions)

nonfiction biography classics memoir reflective slow-paced

Description

“I always wanted to be historical,” Gertrude Stein once quipped. In 1932, Stein began writing the “autobiography” of her longtime friend and companion, Alice B. Toklas. The book, and immediate bestseller, guaranteed them both a place in history. A...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 687 reviews

Moods

informative 83%
reflective 58%
funny 31%
lighthearted 31%
challenging 27%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 6%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 20%
fast 10%

Average rating

3.31

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...