Beasley's Christmas Party, and The Beautiful Lady

Booth Tarkington, a prominent American novelist and dramatist from the early 20th century, gained acclaim for his works such as The Magnificent Ambersons and Alice Adams. As a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, he was celebrated as America’s leading author during the 1910s and 1920s. His narratives often reflect his Midwestern roots and critique modern advancements like automobiles. Tarkington also contributed to Indiana's literary Golden Age and ventured into politics, serving in the Indiana House of Representatives.