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Little Women

Author
Louisa May Alcott
Series
World Classics
Language
English
Length
462 pages
ISBN
9781909904422
Published
15 October 2013
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Louisa May Alcott
  • little women
  • little men
  • family
  • drama
  • romance
  • escape
  • escapism
  • Christmas
  • virtue

Description

A coming-of-age novel that follows the lives of the four March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy – as they grow up in New England during the Civil War. The story begins with the family struggling to make ends meet while their father is away at war. Despite their poverty, the girls find joy in their sisterly bond and in their imaginations. As the girls grow up, they face challenges and obstacles that test their character and their relationships with each other. Meg struggles with her desire for material wealth, Jo fights against societal expectations of femininity, Beth battles illness, and Amy strives for artistic success. Along the way, they learn important lessons about love, family, and the importance of perseverance.

Author

Louisa May Alcott is a renowned American author and poet, best known for her semi-autobiographical novel Little Women. She was a prodigious writer of both fiction and non-fiction, and was an active participant in the Transcendentalist movement. Her works were greatly influenced by the social change that occurred during the 19th century in America, particularly in regards to women's rights.

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