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Little Women

By Louisa May Alcott
Series: Flame Tree Collectable Classics
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iLittle Women/i by Louisa May Alcott is a classic novel that follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate the challenges and joys of growing up in Civil War-era America. The story highlights their distinct personalities, dreams, and struggles, showcasing themes of family, love, and personal growth. Through their triumphs and tribulations, the sisters bond and learn valuable life lessons.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming tales of family bond and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of 19th-century America. With its blend of humour, love, and struggle, it offers a captivating look at the lives of four sisters as they navigate the challenges of growing up and staying true to themselves in a changing world.

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Little Women

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.

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A stunning new edition with deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.

The lives of four teenage sisters — Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy — unfold in this treasured classic. Living in Massachusetts, the March sisters are struggling through poverty and the effects of the American Civil War, which has taken away their father. Through happy and sad times, the sisters pull together with help from their mother, Marmee. Despite squabbles and desperate times, the sisters have a contagious sense of fun that leads to many adventures, and eventually, they learn exactly what it takes to grow up.

Little Women was released in 1868 to commercial success and favourable reviews from critics. It has since become a true literary classic, made into countless adaptations, and a worldwide success that is loved by many.

The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. This hardback deluxe edition is foiled and embossed, with gilded edges.

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Little Women is widely praised for its warm depiction of family life and its nuanced portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of the March sisters as they grow up. Reviewers frequently highlight its timeless exploration of themes such as love, sisterhood, and personal growth. The novel is commended for its relatable characters and enduring appeal, making it a cherished classic for readers of all ages.

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ISBN: 9781839641749

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 June 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing

Edition: New edition

Contributors:

  • Contributions by Judith John

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 93.0mm

Height: 150.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 672

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Featured Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Louisa May Alcott New Release Fiction New to Book Hero Series: Flame Tree Collectable Classics

About the Author

Louisa May Alcott (1832-88) was an American novelist, poet and short story writer. She drew inspiration for her writing from her family life. She grew up with three sisters, Abigail, Elizabeth and Anna, and their relationships are often said to have inspired her best known work, Little Women (1868) and its sequels Little Men (1871) and Jo's Boys (1886). Little Women proved popular from its publication, elevating Alcott's career. She was one of the most successful writers of the nineteenth century and is today considered one of the all-time literary greats. Judith John (glossary) is a writer and editor specializing in literature and history. She has worked as an editor on major educational projects, including English A: Literature for the Pearson International Baccalaureate series. Judith's major research interests include Romantic and Gothic literature, and Renaissance drama.

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