Alice Adams (August 14, 1926 - May 27, 1999) was an acclaimed American novelist known for her insightful portrayals of women's lives and social relationships. Her notable works include "Superior Women" and "The Last Lovely City." Adams received prestigious awards including a Guggenheim Fellowship, and her writing is celebrated for its psychological depth and nuanced character development, particularly in depicting the inner lives of American women in the mid-to-late twentieth century.