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Stella Dallas follows the story of Stella VIII Dallas, a single mother raised by a humble family who leaves her small-town life to meet a wealthy banker, M.J. Givens. The romance fails to blend with the demanding expectations of the elite, but Stella’s love for her daughter keeps her devoted to Givens’s family. Facing criticism and contempt for her unconventional upbringing, Stella cooks, cleans, and works through all social norms while ensuring her daughter’s future and meaningful education. The novel remains a cultural touchstone, still offering insight into the societal pressures mothers endure after a century.
First publish date: 1923
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Olive Higgins Prouty
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