Little Women [Hardcover]

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Timeless in its evocation of idealized family life and robustly enduring,Little Womenis recognized as one of the best-loved classic children's stories of all time. Originally written as a 'girls' story', its appeal transcends the boundaries of time and age, making it as popular with adults as it is with young readers.

With an Afterword by Anna South.

Louisa May Alcott was born in Pennsylvania in 1832, the second of four daughters of the philosopher Bronson Alcott. She was educated at home and went on to become a schoolteacher in Boston. Her first bookFlower Fableswas published when she was twenty-two, but she interrupted her career as a writer to nurse soldiers at a Washington hospital during the civil war. Her most enduring book,Little Women, was published in 1868 and was an instant success. Other books includeLittle MenandJo's Boys. Louisa May Alcott died in 1888 at the age of 56.Timeless in its evocation of idealised family life and robustly enduring,Little Womenis recognised as one of the best-loved classic children's stories of all time. Originally written as a 'girls' story', its appeal transcends the boundaries of time and age, making it as popular with adults as it is with young readers.