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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 (Signature Editions)
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2023
A restless tomboy with a wild imagination, Jo March bridles against societal conventions. She has no interest in becoming a…
lady; she will become a writer. Fortunately for Jo, her family supports her ambitions and understands her eccentricities. With their father serving as a chaplain in the Union Army and little money coming in, Jo and her three sisters work hard to help their mother keep the household afloat. Immensely popular from the day it was published, Little Women struck a chord with generations of young American women, demonstrating that women can pursue their dreams freely without compromising their values.
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.
Good wives: Little women, part II (A Peacock book)
Par Louisa May Alcott. 1965
Three years after the ending of "Little Women" we again take up the story of the March girls and discover…
what has happened to them in that time. For grades 5-8 and older readers
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.
Little Women: Book And Charm Keepsake (First Avenue Classics ™)
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2014
The four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—face good times and bad while growing up in a small New England…
town. Their father is away, serving as a chaplain for the Union in the Civil War, and the family has fallen on hard times financially. Yet their wise and patient mother, Marmee, guides them through every twist and turn. The girls play games, make friends, have adventures, learn from disappointments, fall in love, and strive to follow their dreams as they grow into young women. This unabridged version of Louisa Mae Alcott's well-loved American novel is taken from the 1880 copyright edition, which features original illustrations by Frank T. Merrill.
Jo's Boys: And How They Turned Out - Primary Source Edition (The Little Women Collection #4)
Par Louisa May Alcott. 2019
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 Jo March and her former students concludes with this beautiful keepsake edition of Jo&’s Boys, the final novel in the Little Women Collection!Ten years after Jo opened a school for boys, the little men have grown up and left Plumfield. Now college students, sailors, and musicians, they each explore the world and try to find their place in it. But as they encounter love, disappointment, tragedy, and intrigue, the boys rely on Jo to help them through the challenges they face. Inspired by Alcott&’s own experiences, Jo&’s Boys brings the classic Little Women series to a close, completing the story that has inspired numerous film adaptations and that touches readers&’ hearts as much today as at its original publication.
Little women (Penguin classics)
Par Louisa May Alcott, Elaine Showalter. 1989
Recounts the lives of the four March sisters--quick-tempered Jo, who is restless for freedom; Beth, who loves her home and…
family; Meg who longs for pretty clothes; and self-absorbed Amy. Includes 1989 introduction by Elaine Showalter. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1868
Little Women
Par Louisa May Alcott, Joan W. Blos. 2000
The quintessential American family story, Little Women captured readers' hearts right from the start. A bestseller from the time it…
was originally published in 1868, it is the story of the four March sisters: Meg, Beth, Jo, and Amy. Louisa May Alcott recreates her own family's dramatic and sometimes comic experiences in this American novel, inspiration for numerous dramatic and film versions.
Little Women (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
Par Louisa May Alcott, Monica Kulling. 1994
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.From the Paperback edition. [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.]
Little Women: or Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy
Par Louisa May Alcott, Anna Quindlen. 1869
As part of the wonderful Collector's Library Series, Little Women is one of the best-loved children's classics of all time.…
This book should have an honored place in any child's library. [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.]
Little Women: 150th Anniversary Edition
Par Louisa May Alcott, J. Courtney Sullivan, Shreya Gupta. 1869
The beautiful 150th anniversary edition of Louisa May Alcott's classic tale of the four March sisters, featuring new illustrations and…
an introduction by New York Times bestselling author J. Courtney SullivanFor generations, children around the world have come of age with Louisa May Alcott's March girls: hardworking eldest sister Meg, headstrong, impulsive Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. With their father away at war, and their loving mother Marmee working to support the family, the four sisters have to rely on one another for support as they endure the hardships of wartime and poverty. We witness the sisters growing up and figuring out what role each wants to play in the world, and, along the way, join them on countless unforgettable adventures.Readers young and old will fall in love with this beloved classic, at once a lively portrait of nineteenth-century family life and a feminist novel about young women defying society's expectations.
Lusty Little Women: Louisa May Alcott's Classic Retold as a Risqué Romance
Par Margaret Pearl. 2014
The secret desires of the March sisters. &“Discover Louisa May Alcott&’s Little Women from a new perspective in this exciting…
remake of a beloved classic.&” —Foreword Reviews Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy are coming of age, and stirring temptations await them around every corner. The handsome young neighbor, attentive doctor and mysterious foreigner introduce the little women to the passion-filled world of the feminine arts. Will these steamy encounters fulfill their deepest yearnings? Have they found true love or been blinded by lust? This scintillating twist on Little Women infuses the original text with sexy new scenes that will surprise, arouse and delight. In this reprise, your favorite characters are a little older and a lot more adventurous, ready to plumb the depths of their previously constrained courtships. Jo with Laurie, Meg with John, Marmee with the old gentleman; all these couplings and more will thrill both well-versed and new fans of Louisa May Alcott&’s classic novel.
Little Women: 150th-Anniversary Annotated Edition (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
Par Louisa May Alcott, Patti Smith, Anne Boyd Rioux. 2018
A beautiful new Deluxe Edition of Alcott's beloved novel, with a foreword by National Book Award-winning author and musician Patti…
Smith. Nominated as one of America’s most-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American ReadLittle 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.