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The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein is a quasi-autobiography written from Toklas's perspective but centered on Stein's life and influential Modernist circles in early 20th century Paris. It details the women's formative years, their life together, interactions with notable artists like Picasso and Matisse, and their roles during wartime, highlighting Stein's creative process and Toklas’s supportive companionship.