Little Women (1868) is Louisa May Alcott’s beloved coming-of-age novel that follows the lives of the four March sisters (Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy) as they navigate family, ambition, love, and loss during the American Civil War.
Drawn from Alcott’s own life and surroundings, the novel blends humor, hardship, and moral depth in portraying the inner worlds of young women growing into adulthood. Jo March, the headstrong and fiercely independent second sister, has become an icon of literary feminism, inspiring generations of readers to write their own stories.
More than a domestic tale, Little Women is a timeless meditation on identity, sacrifice, and the shifting roles of women. It continues to resonate with readers for its warmth, honesty, and unflinching portrayal of both joy and grief within the bonds of sisterhood.
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Little Women (1868) is Louisa May Alcott’s beloved coming-of-age novel that follows the lives of the four March sisters (Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy) as they navigate family, ambition, love, and loss during the American Civil War.
Drawn from Alcott’s own life and surroundings, the novel blends humor, hardship, and moral depth in portraying the inner worlds of young women growing into adulthood. Jo March, the headstrong and fiercely independent second sister, has become an icon of literary feminism, inspiring generations of readers to write their own stories.
More than a domestic tale, Little Women is a timeless meditation on identity, sacrifice, and the shifting roles of women. It continues to resonate with readers for its warmth, honesty, and unflinching portrayal of both joy and grief within the bonds of sisterhood.