Publisher's Synopsis

Little Women is a classic novel written by Louisa May Alcott, first published in 1868. The story follows the lives of four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March - as they grow up in the 19th century in Concord, Massachusetts. The book is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and explores themes of family, love, friendship, and coming of age.The novel is divided into two parts, the first of which focuses on the girls' childhood and the second on their young adult lives. Meg, the eldest sister, is responsible and motherly, while Jo, the second eldest, is tomboyish and ambitious, with aspirations of becoming a writer. Beth is shy and gentle, and Amy is the youngest and most artistic of the sisters.Throughout the book, the girls experience various challenges and triumphs, including illness, poverty, and heartbreak. They learn valuable life lessons and develop strong bonds with each other and their family.Little Women has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and television series and remains a beloved classic of American literature. It is often cited as a feminist novel for its portrayal of strong, independent female characters and its exploration of women's roles in society.Louisa May Alcott's classic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781169349353
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 478
Weight: 1038g
Height: 178mm
Width: 254mm
Spine width: 26mm