- 1. Being Geniuses Together by Robert McAlmon is a captivating and incisive exploration of the vibrant expatriate literary community in Paris during the 1920s, as experienced through the lens of McAlmon's own life and interactions with iconic figures of the Lost Generation. This memoir intricately weaves together personal anecdotes and observations, painting a vivid portrait of the artistic and intellectual ferment of the time. McAlmon, a writer and publisher, offers readers an intimate glimpse into the lives of legendary authors such as Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, and F. Scott Fitzgerald, highlighting their struggles with creativity, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative oscillates between moments of camaraderie and rivalry, reflecting the dynamic interplay between artistic ambition and personal turmoil. McAlmon's prose is rich with detail and emotional resonance, capturing the essence of a unique period in literary history where the boundaries of art, friendship, and self-discovery were constantly being redefined. This work serves not only as a memoir but also as a vital contribution to our understanding of the cultural milieu that shaped some of the most significant literary voices of the 20th century.
Who is the co-author credited alongside Robert McAlmon in 'Being Geniuses Together'?
A) Ezra Pound
B) Kay Boyle
C) Ernest Hemingway
D) Gertrude Stein
- 2. What literary movement is 'Being Geniuses Together' primarily associated with?
A) The Lost Generation
B) Romanticism
C) Transcendentalism
D) The Beat Generation
- 3. In which city does a significant portion of the memoir's expatriate scene take place?
A) Berlin
B) Paris
C) New York
D) London
- 4. What was the name of Robert McAlmon's publishing venture that supported many modernist writers?
A) Shakespeare and Company
B) Contact Editions
C) The Hogarth Press
D) Black Sun Press
- 5. McAlmon was also known for his work in which other literary form?
A) Biography
B) Playwriting
C) Poetry
D) Literary Translation
- 6. Which influential literary figure was McAlmon's brother-in-law?
A) Bryher (Winifred Ellerman)
B) Sylvia Beach
C) H.D. (Hilda Doolittle)
D) Natalie Barney
- 7. McAlmon's memoir provides a firsthand account of the social scene surrounding which famous bookstore?
A) Shakespeare and Company
B) Librarie Galignani
C) Gotham Book Mart
D) City Lights Bookstore
- 8. What was a common subject of McAlmon's candid and often critical portraits in the book?
A) The vanity and pretensions of other writers
B) The techniques of abstract painting
C) The history of World War I
D) The architecture of European cities
- 9. What was the original publication date of McAlmon's solo version of the memoir?
A) 1925
B) 1945
C) 1938
D) 1960
- 10. McAlmon's first book was a collection of poetry with what title?
A) Tender Buttons
B) Spring and All
C) Explorations
D) The Waste Land
- 11. What was the nature of McAlmon's relationship with writer Bryher?
A) They were married in a marriage of convenience.
B) They were bitter literary rivals.
C) They were editor and author.
D) They were siblings.
- 12. The revised edition with Kay Boyle was published in what year?
A) 1984
B) 1968
C) 1955
D) 1975
- 13. Which famous author's first book, 'Three Stories and Ten Poems', was published by McAlmon?
A) F. Scott Fitzgerald
B) Ernest Hemingway
C) T.S. Eliot
D) James Joyce
- 14. What is the primary genre of 'Being Geniuses Together'?
A) Memoir
B) Novel
C) Biography
D) Literary criticism
- 15. McAlmon's memoir provides a portrait of the artistic community of which decade?
A) 1930s
B) 1910s
C) 1940s
D) 1920s
- 16. From which country did McAlmon's wife, Winifred Ellerman (Bryher), originate?
A) Ireland
B) France
C) Britain
D) United States
- 17. Kay Boyle revised and expanded McAlmon's original text in what decade?
A) 1960s
B) 1950s
C) 1970s
D) 1940s
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