The Beauty and the Bolshevist

Name: The Beauty and the Bolshevist
Author: Alice Duer Miller

By Alice Duer Miller

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An idealistic newspaper editor contends with a personal crisis when his brother announces engagement to a wealthy family's daughter, forcing a collision between political convictions and family loyalties. Office scenes introduce colleagues and a young working woman, setting up contrasts between fashionable privilege and self-supporting modesty. The narrative examines class tensions, ideological labels, and the difficulty of keeping public principles intact amid private relationships, blending social satire with sympathetic portrayals of reformist ideals and everyday human complications.

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Alice Duer Miller

Alice Duer Miller was an American author and poet known for her contributions to early 20th-century literature, particularly in the context of women's rights and social issues. Her notable works include "Are Women People? A Book of Rhymes for Suffrage Times," which reflects her advocacy for women's suffrage through witty and engaging poetry. Miller's writing often combined humor with sharp social commentary, making her a significant voice in the feminist literary movement of her time. In addition to her poetry, she wrote novels such as "Come Out of the Kitchen! A Romance" and "Ladies Must Live," showcasing her versatility as a writer.