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#238 | Go Behind the Scenes with Picasso, Hemingway, and Early 20th Century Paris in Gertrude Stein’s Unusual Autobiography from Her Partner's Eyes
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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses Gertrude Stein's "The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas,” highlighting Stein's life, her literary contributions, and the vibrant artistic community of early 20th-century Paris. Vigliotti delves into the book's unique perspective, written from Toklas's viewpoint, and its structure covering pre-war, wartime, and post-war periods. He reflects on Stein's relationship with Toklas, the book's self-referential nature, and its engaging, almost tabloid-like quality on the lives of great artists and writers like Picasso, Matisse, Hemingway, and more.
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💥 TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE:
- Introduction to the Episode (00:09) - Douglas introduces the podcast and the featured book, "The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas."
- Promotion of Douglas's Book (01:07) - He briefly discusses his book, "Aristotle for Novelists," and its relevance to storytelling.
- About Gertrude Stein (01:50) - Douglas shares insights about Gertrude Stein and her literary contributions.
- Stein's Influence and Salon (02:17) - Discussion of Stein's role as a tastemaker in early 20th-century Paris and her legendary salon gatherings.
- Alice B. Toklas's Role (04:47) - Exploration of Toklas's life with Stein and her significant influence in the autobiography.
- Structure of the Autobiography (07:03) - Douglas outlines the three parts of the autobiography: pre-war, wartime, and post-war.
- Art and Picasso's Portrait (08:03) - He describes the iconic portrait of Stein by Picasso and the story behind it.
- Takeaway on Stein's Writing Style (10:08) - Douglas reflects on the egotistical nature of Stein's writing and its self-referential qualities.
- Tabloid-like Quality of the Book (11:23) - He discusses the engaging, gossip-like tone of the autobiography that appeals to readers.
- Nuggets of Wisdom for Creatives (12:28) - Douglas highlights valuable advice for artists within the book, emphasizing appreciation over criticism.
- Closing Remarks (13:44) - He thanks listeners, encourages subscriptions, and reminds them of his book and podcast resources.
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