Author : Susan Cheever
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 23,79 MB
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1416569928
Examines the life of Louisa May Alcott, discussing her family, relationships, works, rejection of marriage, and other related topics.
Author : Eve LaPlante
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 14,48 MB
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1451620675
Originally published: New York: Free Press, 2012.
Author : Ednah Dow Cheney
Publisher : Applewood Books
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 30,48 MB
Release : 2010-10-12
Category : Authors, American
ISBN : 1429044608
Offers a portrait of Louisa May Alcott through a collection of personal letters and journal entries, giving insight into her life and her work.
Author : Louisa May Alcott
Publisher :
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 47,94 MB
Release : 1926
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Louisa May Alcott
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 11,74 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780813512723
The discovery in recent years of Louisa May Alcott's pseudonymous sensation stories has made readers and scholars increasingly aware of her accomplishments beyond her most famous novel, Little Women, one of the great international best-sellers of all time. This anthology brings together for the first time a variety of Louisa May Alcott's journalistic, satiric, feminist, and sensation texts. Elaine Showalter has provided an excellent introduction and notes to the collection.
Author : Liz Rosenberg
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 45,9 MB
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1536222402
Insightful, exciting, and deeply moving, Liz Rosenberg’s distinctive portrait of the author of Little Women reveals some of her life’s more complex and daring aspects. Moody and restless, teenage Louisa longed for freedom. Faced with the expectations of her loving but hapless family, the Alcotts, and of nineteenth-century New England society, Louisa struggled to find her place. On long meandering runs through the woods behind Orchard House, she thought about a future where she could write and think and dream. Undaunted by periods of abject poverty and enriched by friendships with some of the greatest minds of her time and place, she was determined to have this future, no matter the cost. Drawing on the surviving journals and letters of Louisa and her family and friends, author and poet Liz Rosenberg reunites Louisa May Alcott with her most ardent readers. In this warm and sometimes heartbreaking biography, Rosenberg delves deep into the oftentimes secretive life of a woman who was ahead of her time, imbued with social conscience, and always moving toward her future with a determination that would bring her fame, tragedy, and the realization of her biggest dreams.
Author : Harriet Reisen
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 45,30 MB
Release : 2010-10-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1429928816
PBS and HBO documentary scriptwriter Harriet Reisen reveals the extraordinary woman behind the beloved American classic as never before. Louisa May Alcott is the perfect gift for fans of Little Women and of Greta Gerwig's adaptation starring Meryl Streep, Emma Watson, and Saoirse Ronan. “At last, Louisa May Alcott has the biography that admirers of Little Women might have hoped for.” —The Wall Street Journal's 10 Best Books of the Year A fresh, modern take on the remarkable Louisa May Alcott, Harriet Reisen's vivid biography explores the author's life in the context of her works, many of which are to some extent autobiographical. Although Alcott secretly wrote pulp fiction, harbored radical abolitionist views, and served as a Civil War nurse, her novels went on to sell more copies than those of Herman Melville and Henry James. Stories and details culled from Alcott's journals, together with revealing letters to family, friends, and publishers, plus recollections of her famous contemporaries, provide the basis for this lively account of the author's classic rags-to-riches tale.
Author : Louisa May Alcott
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 5301 pages
File Size : 30,38 MB
Release : 2024-01-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :
Louisa May Alcott's 'The Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated)' is a comprehensive collection of the beloved author's timeless classics, including 'Little Women' and 'Eight Cousins'. Alcott's writing style is characterized by its warmth, wit, and charm, making her stories engaging for readers of all ages. Set in the 19th century, Alcott's works provide a window into the lives of American women during that period, exploring themes of family, friendship, and individuality. Louisa May Alcott was inspired to write by her own experiences growing up in a progressive family that valued education and creativity. Her strong-willed and independent female characters reflect Alcott's own beliefs in equality and self-expression. Alcott's ability to create relatable and inspiring characters has made her a beloved author for generations of readers. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated)' to anyone who appreciates classic literature and captivating storytelling. Alcott's iconic works continue to resonate with readers today, offering timeless lessons in love, determination, and the power of family bonds.
Author : Ednah D. Cheney
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 16,95 MB
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1616402512
She wrote some of the most beloved stories of all time-Little Women and Little Men-and some sensationalistic (but lesser known) potboilers that still thrill: A Long Fatal Love Chase, Pauline's Passion and Punishment, and others. Novelist Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) is an American treasure, one of the best known novelists of the 19th century and an essential figure in the literature and the social movements (early feminism; abolition) of her day. This early biography, by American writer EDNAH DOW LITTLEHALE CHENEY (1824-1904) and first published in 1888, explores and gives context to Alcott's works through the prism of her life and her experiences. From her poverty-stricken childhood in Concord, Massachusetts to her time as a nurse for the Union Army during the Civil War to her travels in Europe, this is an intimate look at Alcott's life, told in part through her own words. As a contemporary of Alcott, Cheney brings a perspective that no future biography could add, making this an endlessly valuable addition to our understanding of an important writer.
Author : Louisa May Alcott
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 5299 pages
File Size : 12,84 MB
Release : 2022-12-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Nestled within 'The Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott' is a treasure trove of 19th-century American literature that spans the gamut of novels, short stories, poetry, and plays. Reflecting a rich tapestry of autobiographical elements intermingled with fictional narratives, Alcott's literary style oscillates between the tender nuances of domestic life and the broader themes of social reform resonant of her era. This anthology, starting with the cherished 'Little Women' series and extending to lesser-known works such as 'Work: A Story of Experience,' lays the groundwork for an exploration of womanhood, family bonds, and individual growth against the backdrop of a society grappling with the tides of change. Alcott's oeuvre unfolds as a palette colored by her personal experiences and convictions. A devoted abolitionist and feminist, Alcott infuses her prose with the principles she staunchly supported. 'Little Women' alone stands as a testament to her ingenuity and foresight, presenting a female-centric narrative that transcends its time in both resonance and relevance. The comprehensive array sketches the autobiographical to the fantastical, from her vivid Civil War experiences in 'Hospital Sketches' to the fanciful flights in 'Flower Fables,' enriched by poignant reflections drawn from her letters and journals. The compilation of Alcott's writings pirouettes on the crux of historical significance and literary charm, inviting both the dedicated Alcott enthusiast and the uninitiated reader to delve into the depths of her mindful artistry. Recommending 'The Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott' is to endorse a journey through the corridors of a vibrant literary mind that continues to speak to the universality of the human experience. It beckons readers to engage not merely with stories written, but with a life lived passionately and transcribed into words that endure. As an embodiment of the literary spirit of the 19th century, this collection stands as a beacon for what it means to weave narrative and conscience into the enduring fabric of literature.
