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Little Women follows the lives of the four March sistersβ€”Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amyβ€”as they navigate the challenges of growing up during the American Civil War. The novel explores themes of family, personal growth, and the struggles between societal expectations and individual desires. With its rich character development, the story paints a vivid picture of their journey from adolescence into adulthood.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this classic if you appreciate heartfelt tales of family, friendship, and personal growth. It beautifully captures the lives and adventures of four sisters as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and adulthood with warmth, humour, and resilience. Fans of character-driven stories with timeless themes of love and self-discovery will likely find this book enchanting.

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Little Women

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A heart-warming tale of love, sisterhood and hardship during the New England Civil War, Little Women tells the story of the lovable March family. Meg, Beth, Jo and Amy try to support their mother at home while their father is away at war and enter into various scrapes and adventures as they do so. Alcott beautifully interweaves bad times and good as her characters struggle with the trials and tribulations of growing up and their relationships with one another.

Series: Collins Classics

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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is celebrated for its timeless portrayal of sisterhood and personal growth. Readers admire the distinct, relatable characters of the March sisters and their journeys from adolescence to adulthood. The book's depiction of family dynamics, individual aspirations, and societal roles has resonated across generations, making it a beloved classic in contemporary discussions on identity and gender roles.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008542153

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Louisa May Alcott was a 19th-century American novelist best known for her novel, Little Women, as well as its well-loved sequels, Little Men and Jo's Boys. Little Women is renowned as one of the very first classics of children’s literature, and remains a popular masterpiece today.

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