Little Women

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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott follows the lives of the four March sistersβ€”Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amyβ€”as they navigate the challenges of growing up during and after the American Civil War. The story explores themes of love, family, and personal growth, with each sister striving to find her place and fulfil her dreams in a rapidly changing world. Through their trials and triumphs, the March sisters embody the spirit of perseverance and sisterhood.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming tales of family bonds and personal growth, set in the backdrop of 19th-century America. The story follows four sisters as they navigate life's challenges and triumphs with love and resilience. It may appeal to you if you enjoy character-driven narratives rich in emotion and social commentary.

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Little Women

Chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies in mid-nineteenth-century New England.

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In time for the major feature film, a new edition of one of the most beloved novels of all time.

The perfect holiday read and just in time for the major feature film, a timeless new edition of one of the most beloved novels of all time.

Little Women is recognized as one of the best-loved classic children's stories, transcending the boundaries of time and age, making it as popular with adults as it is with young readers. The beloved story of the March girls is a classic American feminist novel, reflecting the tension between cultural obligation and artistic and personal freedom.

But which of the four March sisters to love best? For every reader must have their favorite. Independent, tomboyish Jo; delicate, loving Beth; pretty, kind Meg; or precocious and artistic Amy, the baby of the family?

The charming story of these four "little women" and their wise and patient mother Marmee enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England was an instant success when first published in 1868 and has been adored for generations.

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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is praised as a quintessential American novel, especially significant for young girls, with its portrayal of strong, relatable female characters. J.K. Rowling highlights Jo March as an inspiring heroine for her ambition and spirit, resonating deeply with readers who share similar aspirations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143135562

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 November 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Penguin USA

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 480

About the Author

Louisa May Alcott was born in Pennsylvania, in 1832, the second of four daughters. After a period of serving as an army nurse, she published Hospital Sketches in 1863, followed by Gothic Romances and lurid thrillers. In 1868-9, she published Little Women, which proved so popular that it was followed by two sequels and several other novels. She died in 1888.

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