Little Women

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Readers of all ages, young and old, have admired Louisa May Alcott's most popular novel, Little Women (March Sister). This novel deals with events between tomboy and author Jo, Meg and Beth. This story, set in New England during Civil War, deals with the struggle for survival and many other romantic themes.

Writer Alcott's Little Women is a work that tells about her life, and it's not a secret, frankly. Bronson Alcott, Louisa's father, was a libertarian and reformist man, an abolitionist, and dealing with important writers such as Emerson, Hawthorne, and Thoreau. During these years, Louisa was involved in jobs such as sewing, washing, laundry and housework, and took care of her sisters.

During this time, Louisa discovered that she could earn money by writing. The Little Women piece brought Louisa good reputation and fortune. The publisher asked from Louisa for a simple girls book. However, this magnificent work included stormy adventures such as war, peace, love and death. The book described personal ambitions, responsibilities, and the cultural conflicts between Europe and America.