Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott ended Little Women (1868) with the words "So the curtain falls upon Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. Whether it ever rises again, depends upon the reception given the first act of the domestic drama called Little Women." It was an immediate commercial and critical success, and readers demanded to know more about the characters. Alcott quickly completed a second volume, Good Wives (1869), and later Little Men (1871)and Jo's Boys (1886). The...

From the author of "Little Women", this short story follows three young women who form a temperance society. Worried about their male friends' alcohol consumption, Portia, Pauline, and Priscilla set about trying to convince the men in their town that life can still be fun, even when sober. The "Sweet P's", as the girls are called, each wears an earring in the shape of a silver pitcher as a symbol of their society. The antithesis of the 2021 Oscar-winning...

Evelyn's pride and high standards lead her to marry a man she doesn't love, while leaving the man she does love in the past as a piece of history. Her true love is one who is "rich in youth, comeliness, talent, and ardor", but poor in "fortune and friends". 'Doctor Dorn's Revenge' is a tragic story about a love triangle gone wrong. It also incorporates a potent social critique of the institution of marriage as it existed in the 19th century.A poignant...

Collected together for the very first time, witty and wide-ranging essays from the celebrated author of Little Women.
Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) is, of course, best known as the author of Little Women (1868). But she was also a noted essayist who wrote on a wide range of subjects, including her father’s failed utopian commune, the benefits of an unmarried life, and her experience as a young...

Jo (protagonista de Mujercitas), convertida ya en una feliz esposa y madre, tiene dos hijos propios. Además, en la escuela tiene a su cargo a doce muchachos a los que forma con orden y disciplina, pero también con confianza y cariño. En la escuela todos los huérfanos y los hijos de las hermanas March comienzan a descubrir y a desarrollar sus facultades y talentos. Aprenden tareas y valores como el sentido de la responsabilidad y de la amistad....

"Louisa May Alcott: A Classic Christmas Treasury - Illustrated" is a literary gem that compiles the enchanting Christmas stories of the renowned American author, Louisa May Alcott. This collection presents a dozen heartwarming tales, including "A Country Christmas," "Rosa's Tale," "What the Bells Saw and Said," "A Merry Christmas," and many others. Louisa May Alcott, celebrated for her timeless work "Little Women," demonstrates her storytelling...

This collection of letters and journal entries was curated by Alcott's close friend Edna Dow Cheney, and published just a year after Alcott's death. This collection serves to paint a full picture of the beloved author, with additional commentary from Cheney to inform on the kind of "true and frank" person Alcott was. The collection touches on her beliefs on various topics as well as the close friendships she maintained with Henry David Thoreau and...

What do you do as soon as you've seen Greta's 'Little Women'? Read the whole of Alcott's back catalogue, of course! This collection of short stories is a compulsory read. Although not as fiery as the Jo and Amy fiasco, or Jo and Teddy or Jo and...well, anyone really these girls are a colourful bunch. Exploring just what women and girls can do with just a little nudge, these have a classic Alcott feel. Funny, realistic and sometimes strongly moralistic,...

Teaser: "Venture into the lives of Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy as they navigate the joys and struggles of youth. A timeless tale of love, ambition, and sisterhood." Description: Step back in time with Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic, "Little Women," as you immerse yourself in the captivating world of the March family. Set against the backdrop of Civil War-era America, this narrative offers a window into the ambitions, dreams, and dilemmas of four...

This edition includes the most beloved Christmas novels, tales and carols: Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum) Christmas At Sea (Robert Louis Stevenson) The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford) The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) Christmas in the Olden Time (Walter Scott) Christmas In India (Rudyard Kipling) The Twelve Days of Christmas Silent...