Louisa May Alcott

Recounts the further adventures, successes, and failures of the numerous young men of Plumfield school. Sequel to "Little Men."

Este delicioso y emotivo relato narra la histora del los March, una familia acostumbrada al trabajo y al sufrimiento. Aunque el padre esta lejos sirviendo en el ejercito durante la guerra civil norteamericana, las hermanas Meg, Jo, Amy y Beth, distintas entre si, peromuy unidas por sus lazos fraternales, mantienen su espiritu en alto gracias al carino de su madre. La novela narra los progresos que realizan las jovenes , sus complicaciones, sus enamoramientos,...

Eight Cousins (1875) is a novel by American author, feminist, and abolitionist Louisa May Alcott. Based on her experience of being raised by a father dedicated to education reform, and grounded in her radical beliefs on the role of women in society, Eight Cousins is a masterpiece of children's literature that explores themes of family, death, and perseverance. Rose Campbell is a young girl when her parents pass away. Orphaned, she is taken to the...

Through these encounters with fairies, elves, and animals, Alcott laid a foundation for young people based on the essential themes of love, kindness, and responsibility.

"Hospital Sketches" by Louisa May Alcott stands as a poignant testament to the human spirit amidst the turmoil of the American Civil War. This slim yet powerful volume encapsulates Alcott's firsthand experiences as a nurse, weaving together a collection of vivid narratives that offer an unfiltered glimpse into the stark realities of wartime hospitals and the resilient souls who inhabited them. In this autobiographical work, Alcott paints a vivid...

This adaptation of the original story follows the activities of seven children in nineteenth-century New England as they prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday while Mother is away caring for Grandmother.

Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist best known as author of the novel 'Little Women.' In the mid-1860s, Alcott wrote passionate, fiery novels and sensational stories. She also produced wholesome stories for children, and after their positive reception, she did not generally return to creating works for adults. Alcott continued to write until her death. In this collection of four short stories, Alcott tells tales about ordinary young people...

"Work: A Story of Experience" by Louisa May Alcott immerses readers in the compelling narrative of Christie Devon, a young woman navigating the post-Civil War landscape in pursuit of independence and purpose. Set against the backdrop of the societal constraints of the era, this semi-autobiographical novel chronicles Christie's multifaceted journey through various jobs, each offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of a woman seeking self-reliance. Alcott's...

An early novel of gothic thrills and chills from the beloved author of Little Women. One of four stories written under the penname A. M. Barnard, Behind a Mask was originally published in 1866 for a young adult audience. Set in Victorian-era Britain, it follows the machinations of Jean Muir, a governess hired by the Coventry family to care for their sixteen-year-old daughter. Winning the confidence of the clan proves easy for Jean, though she does...

Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist and poet best known as the author of the novel 'Little Women'. In her six-volume series of 'Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag', she features 66 delightful short stories for children. In this volume, two friends and their chaperone travel through Europe and learn some valuable life lessons in an old-fashioned light comedy.