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Little Women

By Louisa May Alcott
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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Little Women follows the March family in a small New England town during the Civil War. With their father away as an army chaplain, Marmee raises her four daughters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they face the challenges of limited means and evolving womanhood. The story captures their domestic trials, personal growth, and romantic adventures, while Jo stands out as a strong-minded, independent character inspired by Alcott's own life.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This enduring classic appeals to readers interested in family sagas, historical fiction, and character-driven stories, as well as those who appreciate strong female protagonists and 19th-century literature.

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Little Women has remained enduringly popular since its publication in 1868, becoming the inspiration for a whole genre of family stories. Set in a small New England community, it tells of the March family: Marmee looks after daughters in the absence of her husband, who is serving as an army chaplain in the Civil War, and Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy experience domestic trials and triumphs as they attempt to supplement the family's small income.

In the second part of the novel (sometimes known as Good Wives), the girls grow up and fall in love. The novel is highly autobiographical, and in Jo's character Alcott portrays a strong-minded and independent woman, determined to control her own destiny.

The introduction to this edition provides a fascinating history of the Alcotts, and of Louisa Alcott's own struggles as a writer.

ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years, Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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The Observer Review praises Little Women as a vivid children's classic beloved by all ages, highlighting Valerie Alderson's insightful introduction on the novel’s autobiographical roots as an especially valuable feature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780199538119

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 December 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oxford University Press

Contributors:

  • Edited by Valerie Alderson

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 354g

Pages: 528

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Classic Fiction Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Louisa May Alcott Series: Oxford World's Classics

About the Author

Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)

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