Little Women : With Good Wives

by Alcott, Louisa May; Showalter, Elaine; Showalter, Elaine; Kilfeather, Siobhan; Showalter, Vinca

• ISBN13: 9780140390698
• ISBN10: 0140390693
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1989-01-01
• Publisher: Penguin Classics

Summary

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. In her enlightening, thoughtful introduction, Elaine Showalter discusses Louisa May Alcott's influences, and her aspirations for Little Womenn, as well as the impact the novel has had on such women writers as Joyce Carol Oates and Cynthia Ozick.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. vii
Suggestions for Further Reading	p. xxix
A Note on the Text	p. xxxi
Little Women
Preface	p. xxxv
	p. 1
	p. 236
Notes	p. 493
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