Little Women

Louisa May Alcott, Elaine Showalter

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English

Penguin
18 June 2018

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Classic fiction (pre c 1945)

Series: The Penguin English Library

"Twenty new titles in the much-loved and hugely successful Penguin English Library series

'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."

By: Louisa May Alcott
Introduction by: Elaine Showalter
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 395g
ISBN: 9780241335130
ISBN 10: 0241335132
Series: The Penguin English Library
Pages: 576
Publication Date: 18 June 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Louisa May Alcott (1832-88) was brought up in Pennsylvania, USA. She turned to writing in order to supplement the family income and had many short stories published in magazines and newspapers. She was reluctant to write a children's book but then realized that in herself and her three sisters she had the perfect models. The result was Little Women (1868) which became the earliest American children's novel to become a classic.