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The basis for George Stevens’s major motion picture starring Katharine Hepburn in her Oscar-nominated leading role.In a small Midwestern town in the wake of World War I, Alice Adams delightedly finds herself being pursued by Arthur Russell, a gentleman of a higher social class in life. Desperate to keep her family's lower-middle-class status a secret, she and her parents concoct various schemes to keep their family afloat. Though the realities of her situation eventually reveal themselves and her relationship with Arthur fizzles, Alice's acceptance of this leads her to seek out work to support her family with an admirable resiliency. An enchanting and authentic tale of a family's aspirations to seek more out of life, Alice Adams reveals the strength of the human spirit and its incredible ability to evolve. Originally published in 1921, this bestselling Pulitzer Prize-winning novel was adapted into film twice, and its heroine, the sparkling Alice Adams, still resonates with readers today.With a new foreword by Anne Edwards. Vintage Movie Classics spotlights classic films that have stood the test of time, now rediscovered through the publication of the novels on which they were based.

The basis for George Stevens’s major motion picture starring Katharine Hepburn in her Oscar-nominated leading role.In a small Midwestern town in the wake of World War I, Alice Adams delightedly finds herself being pursued by Arthur Russell, a gentleman of a higher social class in life. Desperate to keep her family's lower-middle-class status a secret, she and her parents concoct various schemes to keep their family afloat. Though the realities of her situation eventually reveal themselves and her relationship with Arthur fizzles, Alice's acceptance of this leads her to seek out work to support her family with an admirable resiliency. An enchanting and authentic tale of a family's aspirations to seek more out of life, Alice Adams reveals the strength of the human spirit and its incredible ability to evolve. Originally published in 1921, this bestselling Pulitzer Prize-winning novel was adapted into film twice, and its heroine, the sparkling Alice Adams, still resonates with readers today.With a new foreword by Anne Edwards. Vintage Movie Classics spotlights classic films that have stood the test of time, now rediscovered through the publication of the novels on which they were based.

The winner of the 1922 Pulitzer Prize in literature and the subject of several well-received film adaptations, Alice Adams is regarded as one of Booth Tarkington's most accomplished novels. The tale follows the exploits of the plucky young protagonist, who disregards her family's low social standing and pursues love with the well-heeled young man of her dreams.

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The novel begins with Virgil Adams confined to bed with an unnamed illness. There is tension between Virgil and his wife over how he should go about recovering, and she pressures him not to return to work for J. A. Lamb once he is well. Alice, their daughter, attempts to keep peace in the family (with mixed results) before walking to her friend Mildred Palmer's house to see what Mildred will wear to a dance that evening.

The novel begins with Virgil Adams confined to bed with an unnamed illness. There is tension between Virgil and his wife over how he should go about recovering, and she pressures him not to return to work for J. A. Lamb once he is well. Alice, their daughter, attempts to keep peace in the family before walking to her friend Mildred Palmer's house to see what Mildred will wear to a dance that evening.

Alice Adams was one of the more surprisingly successful novels of the early 20s. The story speaks of a time of great change and expansion for America, as well as the difficulty that the changes involved have brought on individuals and families alike.Alice Adams' family is an example of that, with Alice's father pushing hard against the obstacles keeping him from the completion of his work projects, and her mother attempting to constantly impress higher on the social ladder. Alice herself was no stranger to dreams and aspirations about attaining a much higher social standing than she was used to. Apparently “on to something” through her attempts and aspirations, however, Alice, together with her mother almost bring the family to ruin. But what awaits them in the uncertain future, and how will the family survive? You'll find the book presents all the events that will answer these questions with remarkable elegance and ease.Tarkington is no stranger to success, his novels and plays being recognized throughout America and worldwide. The illustrious author even managed the feat of receiving a Pulitzer prize for Alice Adams, while also being known for works of equal importance, such as The Gentleman from Indiana and The Penrod Adventures – both best-sellers.Featuring a well-chosen theme that went to the heart of nation that was coping with change and struggle, Alice Adams was written at the highlight of Tarkignton's writing career. Offering a unique and accurate insight into the life of lower middle class families of the 1920s, the book was a startling account of a world in which social relationships seemed to be everything, and where a wide assortment of contrasting personalities paint their own unique views of the world revolving around them.The novel explores in an outstanding way the differences between personal choices and the influence of changing times in a manner that only a highly skilled contemporary author ever could.