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This classic story of the March family women and their lives in New England during the Civil War has remained enduringly popular since its publication in 1868. Poor, argumentative, loving, and optimistic, the March sisters struggle to supplement their family's meager … More »
This classic story of the March family women and their lives in New England during the Civil War has remained enduringly popular since its publication in 1868. Poor, argumentative, loving, and optimistic, the March sisters struggle to supplement their family's meager income and realize their own dreams. This highly autobiographical novel shows us women who are strong-minded and independent in their determination to control their own destiny. The introduction to this edition provides a fascinating history of the Alcotts, and a biographical history of Louisa Alcott's own struggles as a writer.
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First published as a World's classics paperback, 1994; reissued as an Oxford world's classics paperback, 1998; reissued 2008
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Add a Quote[Amy] enjoyed the delightful sense of power which comes when young girls first discover the new and lovely kingdom they are born to rule by virtue of beauty, youth, and womanhood.
[T]o be independent and earn the praise of those she loved were the dearest wishes of [Jo's] heart.
There are many Beths in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and shadow behind.
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Add a CommentI agree with gihane. Wako book! :|
it's such a silly book. the author says it's not too romantic, and infact it's the most romantic book i ever read. the first chapter, i fell asleep. it took me week to get my brain to focus and see the words on the page!!!! i like boos that has adventure in it. and the lessons each chapter teaches is totally ridiculus!!!!! i like boos with morals, but more realistic morals. morals that you actually need. books that there's struggle. and that teach wisdome. not a book that teaches you to be a fool
I decided that I would give another classic a shot since I had enjoyed reading “Jane Eyre” so much. Unfortunately, I cannot honestly say that I liked this title as much. Overall, I found it too preachy and that it didn’t hold my attention in spots. It certainly didn’t help that I already knew one of the story’s major plot points. That said, I did finish the book as I came to care about what happened to the March girls, especially Jo.
I finally read this book for the first time at 22 years old and was surprised at how awesome it was! I cried so many times and really loved all of the characters, and the romance, and the lessons and everything! I think it could be read by all ages, although I think I enjoyed it more now than when I first tried to read it when I was 12 or so. Definitely a good read for any person!
There's a character for every reader, a lesson (or more) in every chapter, and a well-told, still relevant story throughout. It begins slowly, but it is worth reading to the end, when you care so much about each character that you can't help but feel with them.
My second favorite book of Louisa May Alcott (first is her very first book The Inheritence). A book that made me cry and laugh through out. She was a very extraordinary woman of her time!
There is a little March woman to match every reader’s personality, and the lives of the sisters are so full, so fun, so good, that it would be difficult to dislike their story. There is nothing but pleasantness and industrious afternoons, which might get tedious in the dozen or so sequels, but reading this classic first book is soothing and comfortable. Somehow even Beth’s death is barely a ripple in the sea of tranquility the pages float upon. As long as you don’t think too hard about how this story is set during the Civil War and yet there is barely a mention of it, or wonder why such educated precocious girls don’t have any thoughts that extend further than the walls of their house, you too can be transported to the rewards that being busy offers every good girl.
My grandma insisted that I read this, since I hadn't already and I love the classics, and I'm SO glad I did! Beth and Jo are particularly riveting. The best thing about this book? You can look at the traits for each girl, and I can almost guarantee you'll find something in common.
I only read this because I had to for a school project, but I was pleasantly surprised at how intrigued I was at its content. Despite feeling very long and dragging at times, it kept me interested and made the project much easier to complete. This is indeed a classic debating personal and familial issues that should be treasured through the ages.
This was one of my favorite books as a girl and I loved it even more rereading it as an adult. The story is the same of course, but I related to it in a new way. No wonder Little Women is a timeless classic.