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Louisa May Alcott: Little Women, Little Men, Jo's Boys
Par Louisa May Alcott, Elaine Showalter. 2005
The classic trilogy, in a hardcover collector's edition complete with the original illustrations. From the incidents of her own remarkable…
childhood, Louisa May Alcott fashioned a trilogy of novels that catapulted her to fame and fortune and that remain among the most beloved works in all of American literature. Here, in an authoritative single-volume edition, is the complete series. In Little Women, set in New England during the Civil War, Alcott introduces the unforgettable March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. Little Men follows Jo, now married, into adulthood, as she finds herself the caretaker of a houseful of rambunctious children at Plumfield School. Jo's Boys returns to Plumfield a decade later; now grown, Jo's children recount adventures of their own.
Little Women Letters from the House of Alcott
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2012
Next to the joy of giving to the Alcott-loving public "Little Women" as a play, is the privilege and pleasure…
of offering this book of letters, revealing the childhood and home life of the beloved Little Women. May they bring help and happiness to many mothers and inspiration and love to many children.
Little Women: Little Women; Good Wives (The Little Women Collection #1)
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2019
Soon to be a major motion picture starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothée Chalamet, and Meryl Streep! Discover Louisa May…
Alcott&’s enchanting tale of the March sisters for yourself with this beautiful keepsake edition of Little Women!The quintessential American story, Little Women captured readers&’ hearts right from the start. A bestseller from the time it was originally published in 1868, it is the tale of the March sisters: Meg, Beth, Jo, and Amy. The four girls couldn&’t be more different, but with their father fighting in the Civil War and their mother supporting the family, the sisters will have to rely on each other as they grow up and grow together, experiencing love, loss, and the importance of family. Louisa May Alcott recreates her own family&’s dramatic, comic, and sometimes tragic experiences in this heartfelt novel that has been celebrated and shared for generations—and this unabridged edition will continue to be shared for years to come.
Little Women
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2012
The novel follows the lives of four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March - and is loosely based…
on the author's childhood experiences with her three sisters. At sixteen, Meg is the oldest sister. She is considered the beauty of the March household, and is well-mannered. Jo starts out as a tomboyish, hot-tempered, fifteen-year-old girl. Beth is even-tempered and has always been very close to Jo. Amy, the youngest sister, age twelve, is interested in art. Unabridged
Little Women
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2012
Discover this beautiful and charming classic book behind the new major film. 'Rich or poor, we will keep together and…
be happy in one another'Christmas won't be the same this year for Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, as their father is away fighting in the Civil War, and the family has fallen on hard times. But although they may be poor, life for the four March sisters is rich with colour, as they play games, put on wild theatricals, make new friends, argue, grapple with their vices, learn from their mistakes, nurse each other through sickness and disappointments, and get into all sorts of trouble.BACKSTORY: Learn all about the author's life and how it inspired her famous story, and find out which of the March sisters you most resemble!
Little Women: Or, Meg, Jo, Beth And Amy (Little Women)
Par Louisa May Alcott. 1868
The iconic novel of American girlhood, and basis for the film adaptation by acclaimed writer-director, Greta Gerwig. Beautiful and…
proper Meg, headstrong Jo, gentle Beth, pampered little Amy—generations of young women have recognized themselves in one or more of the devoted March sisters. Set against the backdrop of the Civil War and the changing seasons of New England, the story of their passage from adolescence to adulthood—from a Christmas without presents to a glorious fall day in a bountiful apple orchard, from castles in the air to real-life hearths and homes—is just as touching and illuminating today as it was a century and a half ago. Based on author Louisa May Alcott&’s own childhood and early career as a writer, Little Women is her masterpiece and one of the most popular novels of all time.
Little women (Companion library)
Par Louisa May Alcott. 1947

Little Women (Enriched Classics)
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2009
Little Women is one of the best loved books of all time. Lovely Meg, talented Jo, frail Beth, spoiled Amy:…
these are hard lessons of poverty and of growing up in New England during the Civil War. Through their dreams, plays, pranks, letters, illnesses, and courtships, women of all ages have become a part of this remarkable family and have felt the deep sadness when Meg leaves the circle of sisters to be married at the end of Part I. Part II, chronicles Meg's joys and mishaps as a young wife and mother, Jo's struggle to become a writer, Beth's tragedy, and Amy's artistic pursuits and unexpected romance. Based on Louise May Alcott's childhood, this lively portrait of nineteenth-century family life possesses a lasting vitality that has endeared it to generations of readers. [This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 6-8 at http://www.corestandards.org.]
Ladybird Classics: Little Women
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2014
This Ladybird Classic is an abridged retelling of the classic story of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, making it…
perfect for introducing the story to younger children, or for newly confident readers to tackle alone.Beautiful new illustrations throughout bring the magic of this classic story to a new generation of children.
The Annotated Little Women
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2016
The Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer of Louisa May Alcott illuminates the world of Little Women and its author.Since its publication in…
1868–69, Little Women, perhaps America’s most beloved children’s classic, has been handed down from mother to daughter for generations. It has been translated into more than fifty languages and inspired six films, four television shows, a Broadway musical, an opera, and a web series. This lavish, four-color edition features over 220 curated illustrations, including stills from the films, stunning art by Norman Rockwell, and iconic illustrations by children’s-book illustrators Alice Barber Stevens, Frank T. Merrill, and Jessie Wilcox Smith.Renowned Alcott scholar John Matteson brings his expertise to the book, to the March family it creates, and to the Alcott family who inspired it all. Through numerous photographs taken in the Alcott family home expressly for this edition—elder daughter Anna’s wedding dress, the Alcott sisters’ theater costumes, sister May’s art, and Abba Alcott’s recipe book—readers discover the extraordinary links between the real and the fictional family.Matteson’s annotations evoke the once-used objects and culture of a distant but still-relevant time, from the horse-drawn carriages to the art Alcott carefully placed in her story to references to persons little known today. His brilliant introductory essays examine Little Women’s pivotal place in children’s literature and tell the story of Alcott herself—a tale every bit as captivating as her fiction.
Little Women and Good Wives
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2008
Discover the classic tale behind the hit film and one of the most beloved, comforting, charming stories of all time.…
Life in the March household is full of adventures as the four very different March sisters follow their varying paths to adulthood, always maintaining the special bond between them. Sensible Meg, impetuous Jo, shy Beth and artistic Amy each have to confront different challenges as they grow up together and attempt to learn how to be both happy and good.‘Deals with life's big questions - love and death, war and peace, and ambition versus family responsibility - in a way that is inspiring and realistic. Use a hankie as a bookmark - tears are guaranteed’ Marie Claire
Little Women (The Norton Library)
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2025
Part of the Norton Library series The Norton Library edition of Little Women features the complete first edition of 1868–69,…
along with a selection of original illustrations. Sarah Blackwood’s compelling introduction explores the biographical, intellectual, and artistic origins of Alcott’s novel, along with the extraordinary effect it has had on subsequent literature. The Norton Library is a growing collection of high-quality texts and translations—influential works of literature and philosophy—introduced and edited by leading scholars. Norton Library editions prepare readers for their first encounter with the works that they’ll re-read over a lifetime. Inviting introductions highlight the work’s significance and influence, providing the historical and literary context students need to dive in with confidence. Endnotes and an easy-to-read design deliver an uninterrupted reading experience, encouraging students to read the text first and refer to endnotes for more information as needed. An affordable price (most $10 or less) encourages students to buy the book and to come to class with the assigned edition. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
Little Women Book Two Complete Text
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2004
Reconnect with Louisa May Alcott's beloved March sisters of Little Women, as they continue their story in Good Wives. Through…
weddings and travels, heartaches and happier days, follow Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy from girlhood into adulthood. This classic novel's enduring values of loyalty and love have kept readers delighted for generations.
Little Women Book One Complete Text
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2003
The girls gave their hearts into their mother's keeping, their souls into their father's; and to both parents ... they…
gave a love that grew with their growth, and bound them tenderly together by the sweetest tie which blesses life and outlives death. Pretty Meg, tomboy Jo, shy Beth, and vain Amy, the four March sisters, are as different as sisters can be, but more devoted and loyal sisters you'll never find. For though the March girls fight, tease, nag, and scold as all sisters do, they do so with the knowledge that nothing is as precious as a sister's love. Discover the magic of family in the first part of this classic novel cherished by young girls everywhere.
Little Women (The Penguin English Library)
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2018
'I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.'Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - four "little…
women" enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England The charming story of the March sisters, Little Women has been adored by generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand, cried over little Beth's death, and dreamed of travelling through Europe with old Aunt March and Amy. Future writers have found inspiration in Jo's devotion to her writing. In this simple, enthralling tale, both parts of which are included here, Louisa May Alcott has created four of American literature's most beloved women.The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.
Classic Starts®: Little Women (Classic Starts®)
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2005
Louisa May Alcott&’s classic novel, set during the Civil War, has always captivated even the most reluctant readers. Follow the…
adventures of the four March sisters—Meg, Beth, Amy, and, most of all, the tomboy Jo—as they experience the joys and disappointments, tragedies and triumphs, of growing up.
Little Women: Official BBC TV Tie-In Edition
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2017
Curl up with the classic novel that inspired the BBC seriesLoved by generations around the world, Louisa May Alcott’s Little…
Women is a truly universal coming-of-age story, as relevant and engaging today as it was when originally published in 1868. Set against the backdrop of a country divided, the story follows the four March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, on their journey from childhood to adulthood. With the help of their mother, the girls navigate what it means to be a young woman - from gender roles to sibling rivalry, first love, loss and marriage.This three-part adaptation has been written by Call the Midwife and Cranford creator Heidi Thomas and directed by Vanessa Caswill (Thirteen, My Mad Fat Diary). It features a stellar cast including Academy award-winner Dame Angela Lansbury (Murder, She Wrote, The Manchurian Candidate) as the girls’ wealthy relative - the cantankerous Aunt March. Bafta-winner Michael Gambon (Harry Potter, Churchill’s Secret) takes the role of their benevolent neighbour Mr. Laurence, and Jonah Hauer-King (Howards End) will play Laurie, the charming boy next door.Newcomer Maya Hawke takes the role of wilful and adventurous Jo, Willa Fitzgerald will play the eldest daughter Meg, Annes Elwy will play Beth, and Kathryn Newton takes the role of the youngest sister Amy.This is a combined edition of the original text of Little Women and the second novel in the series, Good Wives.
Little Women: Or, Meg, Jo, Beth And Amy (Legend Classics)
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2018

Good Wives: A Story For Girls (The Little Women Collection #2)
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2018
Look out for Little Women—soon to be a major motion picture starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothée Chalamet, and Meryl…
Streep! Louisa May Alcott&’s enchanting tale of the March sisters continues with this beautiful keepsake edition of Good Wives, the second novel in the Little Women Collection!The tale of the March sisters continues in the beloved sequel to Little Women, which picks up three years later as Meg is preparing for her wedding, Jo attempts to launch her literary career, Beth still struggles to regain her health, and Amy begins traveling the world with their aunt. But obstacles stand between the girls and their dreams, and they&’re forced to confront unimaginable heartache. Through love, perseverance, and family, together they overcome the hardships to find happiness. Often combined with Little Women in film adaptations, Good Wives completes the story of the March sisters.
Little Women: Or, Meg, Jo, Beth And Amy (Vintage Classics)
Par Louisa May Alcott. 1868
As part of the wonderful Collector's Library Series, Little Women is one of the best-loved children's classics of all time.…
This attractive volume contains the complete and unabridged story with 8 full color illustrations, plus numerous black & white illustrations throughout. The deluxe edition features a full piece cloth case, a four color illustrated onlay on the front cover, foil stamping on front and spine, stained edges on three sides, printed endpapers with book plate, and a satin ribbon marker. This book should have an honored place in any child's library.