Tehran – Boosterkinton’s Persian translation of the 1921 novel Alice Adams was released in the Iranian book market.
Masoumeh Ghodrati translated the book, and the publication of Afkar-E Jadid published it on 300 pages, Isna reported.
The book won the 1922 Pulitzer Prize. It was adopted as a film by Roland V. Lee in 1923, and in 1935 George Stephens became more famous.
The story centers around the character of a young woman (Alice Adams of the same name) who aims to climb a social ladder and acquire the affection of a wealthy young man named Arthur Russell. The story is set in a middle-class home in an unknown town in the Midwest shortly after World War I.
Alice Adams hopes to be desperately a part of the “high society” people who live in her town. Ultimately, her ambitions are tempered by the reality of her situation, and she learns to embrace with grace and style. The resilience of Alice’s spirit makes her one of the most persuasive characters of Tarkinton in Booth.
The novel explores the themes of social class, identity, and the pursuit of personal success in post-World War II America. Looking back at the myths of American success, Alice’s journey reflects the experiences of characters like Jay Gatsby.
As Alice navigates the economic decline of her family and her own ethical dilemmas, the story criticizes the social pressures that equate identity with material wealth. Tarkington portrays Alice’s transformation from a romantic idealist to a more grounded realist, leading to her decision to embrace her true social status in search of employment.
The novel weaves intricately into the life of the character, including Alice’s ethically challenged father and her problematic siblings, highlighting the complexity of class dynamics and personal integrity.
Booth Tarkington (1869-1946) was an American novelist and playwright. He is one of four novelists who have won multiple Pulitzer Prizes in fiction along with William Faulkner, John Updeckie and Colson Whitehead. In the 1910s and 1920s he was considered the greatest living author in the United States. Some of his stories have been adapted to the film.
In the first quarter of the 20th century, Tarkington, along with Meredith Nicholson, George Ade and James Whitcomb Riley, helped create the golden age of Indiana literature.
He is often cited as an example of an author whose reputation and influence failed to survive his death, although he was extremely successful in life.
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