Alice Adams
The patient, an old-fashioned man, thought the nurse made a mistake in keeping both of the windows open, and her sprightly disregard of his protests added something to his hatred of her...’ ”
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Copyright note. Alice Adams by Booth Tarkington is believed to be in the public domain in the United States only. It may still be copyrighted in other countries. If you are not in the United States, please check your local laws to ensure this eBook is in the public domain in your country before downloading Alice Adams in PDF or EPUB.
- Pages
- 244
- Reading time
- 7 hours 7 minutes
- Pace
- Intermediate
- First published
- 1921
- Language
- English
- Downloads
- 2,347
105 years later, still timely
Why Read Alice Adams in 2026?
Status anxiety with a human face. Tarkington watches a bright young woman navigate class, image, and hope without cruelty. It’s a precise study of aspiration—how wanting better can blur honesty—and a reminder that gentleness is not the same as surrender.
Today's connection
In the age of curated lives and algorithmic envy, this novel clarifies the costs of performance: etiquette as branding, romance as ladder, and the small salvations of telling the truth.
Class pressure
Belonging vs. pretending.
Image work
Polish, pose, and fallout.
Tender stakes
Care without cynicism.
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About the author
Booth Tarkington
American change in bright rooms; comedy and loss as cities and fortunes turn.
