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This pulp classic of motherhood and money introduced the immortal character portrayed on film by Barbara Stanwyck and Bette Midler--"a feminist gem" (Michael Bronski).

An ambitious woman from working-class roots, Stella sets her sights on marrying rich--and hits... Read Full Overview

A powerful early twentieth-century novel of maternal devotion, social aspiration, and the cost of self-sacrifice.

In Stella Dallas, Olive Higgins Prouty presents the moving story of a woman determined that her daughter shall have advantages she herself... Read Full Overview

A powerful early twentieth-century novel of maternal devotion, social aspiration, and the cost of self-sacrifice.

In Stella Dallas, Olive Higgins Prouty presents the moving story of a woman determined that her daughter shall have advantages she herself... Read Full Overview

Perennial Libra

Stella Dallas a pretty working class girl decides she wants more out of life than drudgery and work. She sets her sights on marry rich and she manages it. But she soon finds that marrying a rich man and keeping him are not the same things. Course and vulgar by upper class standards... Read Full Overview

Stella Dallas a pretty working class girl decides she wants more out of life than drudgery and work. She sets her sights on marry rich and she manages it. But she soon finds that marrying a rich man and keeping him are not the same things. Course and vulgar by upper class standards... Read Full Overview

"Stella Dallas" is a poignant exploration of motherhood, social mobility, and the complexities of class in early 20th-century America. This classic work of domestic fiction tells the story of a woman from humble beginnings who marries into a world of wealth and prestige... Read Full Overview