The Persian translation of Booth Tarkington’s 1921 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “Alice Adams,” has recently debuted in Iran, translated by Masoumeh Ghodrati and published by Afkar-e Jadid. The 300-page novel follows Alice, a young woman from a lower-middle-class family, as she strives to rise socially and win the affections of wealthy suitor Arthur Russell. Set in post-World War I America, the narrative explores themes of social class, identity, and personal integrity. Alice’s journey reflects the complexities of ambition and societal pressures, making it a relevant and thought-provoking read for contemporary audiences, both in Iran and beyond.