Author: Tarkington, Booth
Synopsis:
Alice Adams, a young woman from a middle-class family, yearns for a life of social status and acceptance in the small town of Indiana. Determined to improve her family's standing, she embarks on a series of schemes and deceptions, hoping to impress the upper echelons of society. As Alice navigates the complexities of love, social expectations, and her own insecurities, she discovers that the path to happiness may not lie in the approval of others, but in embracing her true self.
Genres:
Drama, Coming-of-age, Social commentary
Themes:
Social class, Identity, Self-discovery
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