Summary of The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas is a 1930 memoir written by Gertrude Stein. It is written in a unique first-person narrative, with Alice B. Toklas, the life partner of Gertrude Stein, telling the story of their life together in France. The book offers insight into the lives of the 'lost generation' of Paris in the early twentieth century, including the famous artists, writers and musicians they were associated with. It also provides an intimate view of their relationship and the life they shared in Paris. It covers topics such as travel, meals, entertaining, and the development of Stein's literary career. Throughout the book, Stein uses humor and irony to describe the people and events she encountered.