Product Description

Little Women has remained enduringly popular since its publication in 1868, becoming the inspiration for a whole genre of family stories. Set in a small New England community, it tells of the March family: Marmee looks after daughters in the absence of her husband, who is serving as an army chaplain in the Civil War, and Meg, Jo,Beth, and Amy experience domestic trials and triumphs as they attempt to supplement the family's small income. In the second part of the novel (sometimes known as Good Wives) the girls grow up and fall in love. The novel is highly autobiographical, and in Jo's character Alcott portrays a strong-minded and independent woman, determined to control her own destiny. The introduction to this edition provides a fascinating history of the Alcotts,and of Louisa Alcott's own struggles as a writer.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #313495 in Books
• Published on: 1998-04-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 530 pages

About the Author
Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)

Customer Reviews

Amazing Read
I have just finished reading "Little Women" for English and it is an amazing read for all ages. It clearly and effectively indicates the struggle of women in the 19th century, while making it a funny, exciting and enjoyable read. Jo March, the protagonist, is a character that all women can relate to. She wishes to carry out her dreams while looking after her family. All of her adventures within this novel shows the struggle of a woman who is ahead of her time. This is a novel that I could not put down until the last page and would urge everyone to read it.

Little Women
This is a good book, set in the 1800's about four sisters and their mother. Although i like this book, especially Jo and her friend Laurie, i find the other characters all a little bit too perfect. Also, as this book is an old one, Christian ways are shoved down your throat. However, if you can get past the (in my opinion) excess religion and a couple of goody-goody characters with no real faults, this is an excellent book, which is well worth a read. I would recommend it for children rather than adults, so under 13's would probably be best. To all parents of little girls out there - buy this book and give them a chance to read it while they're still young enough to really enjoy it.

Review of Little Women by Jessica Griffiths
LITTLE WOMEN IS A HEART WARMING STORY OF FOUR SISTERS IN 19TH CENTURY AMERICA.
THE STORY FOLLOWS THE SISTERS OVER A DIFFICULT YEAR IN THEIR YOUNG LIVES, DEALING WITH THEIR FATHER LEAVING TO WAR AND HAVING TO GIVE UP THEIR SIMPLE LUXURIES BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY.
EACH GIRL HAS A VERY DIFFERENT AND SPECIAL CHARACTER, BUT THEY ARE ALL BONDED BY THE LOVE FOR THEIR MOTHER, DESPITE THEIR DIFFERENCES IN PERSONALITIES.
THIS BOOK EXPRESSES SEVERAL ISSUES OF TEENAGE SOCIETY WHICH ARE STILL EVIDENT TODAY. THE FOUR SISTERS FACE SEVERAL OBASTCLES IN JUST ONE YEAR; HAVING TO ADJUST TO A DIFFERENT LIFESTYLE, KEEPING UP WITH LATEST FASHIONS, THE WANT TO BE ACCEPTED OR THE REBELLION AGAINST BEING ACCEPTED AND THE SELFISH CHILDISH GREED WHICH IS OVERCOME AS A TEENAGER MATURES INTO AN ADULT.
YOUNG PEOPLE TODAY FACE THE SAME ISSUES, AS THEY ARE PRESSURED INTO MAKING DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR FUTURE AS AN ADULT.
I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR READERS WHO ENJOY READING BOOKS FULL OF SENTIMENT AND WISDOM. AFTER READING IT SEVERAL TIMES IN THE LAST FEW YEARS IT REMINDS ME OF SEVERAL THINGS I SHOULD APPRECIATE MORE- THAT SOUNDS A BIT SOPPY I KNOW!
BUT OVER ALL, LITTLE WOMEN IS A FANTASTIC BOOK, BY A TRULY TALENTED AUTHOR AND I LOOK FORWARD TO READING ITS SEQUELS.