Alice B Toklas
Alice B Toklas
Alice B Toklas (pronounced: /ˈælɪs biː ˈtoʊkləs/) was an American-born member of the Parisian avant-garde of the early 20th century, and the life partner of American writer Gertrude Stein.
Etymology
The name Alice is of Old German origin, meaning "noble, exalted". The middle initial B stands for Babette, a French diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath". Toklas is a surname of Lithuanian origin.
Biography
Alice B Toklas was born in San Francisco, California, on April 30, 1877. She met Gertrude Stein in Paris in 1907, and they remained together until Stein's death in 1946. Toklas is best known for her book, The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook, which mixes autobiographical reminiscences with recipes.
Related Terms
- Avant-garde: The avant-garde are people or works that are experimental, radical, or unorthodox with respect to art, culture, or society.
- Gertrude Stein: An American novelist, poet, playwright, and art collector, a leading figure of modernism in literature and art in the 20th century.
- The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook: A book that contains a mix of autobiographical material and recipes, including the infamous recipe for "hashish fudge".
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alice B Toklas
- Wikipedia's article - Alice B Toklas
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