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by Louisa May Alcott (Author), Valerie Alderson (Editor) "'Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents,' grumbled Jo, lying on the rug ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 530 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks; New edition edition (2 April 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0192832956
  • ISBN-13: 978-0192834348
  • ASIN: 0192834347
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 13 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 107,323 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Little Women has remained enduringly popular since its publication in 1868, becoming the inspiration for a whole genre of family stories. Set in a small New England community, it tells of the March family: Marmee looks after daughters in the absence of her husband, who is serving as an army chaplain in the Civil War, and Meg, Jo,Beth, and Amy experience domestic trials and triumphs as they attempt to supplement the family's small income. In the second part of the novel (sometimes known as Good Wives) the girls grow up and fall in love. The novel is highly autobiographical, and in Jo's character Alcott portrays a strong-minded and independent woman, determined to control her own destiny. The introduction to this edition provides a fascinating history of the Alcotts,and of Louisa Alcott's own struggles as a writer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, inspiring story, 19 Sep 2003
This review is from: Little Women (Puffin Classics) (Paperback)
Little Women by Louisa May Allcott

Little Women is a brilliant story set in America in the 1800s. Mr March has gone to war, leaving his penniless family at home: his wife, a caring and benovelent women who knows her daughters inside out, Meg, the eldest daughter who is mature and sensible of their situation, Jo, the daughter who longs to be a boy but trys her best to get along with everyone, Beth, quiet but beautiful and who makes the tiniest thing seem like a great excitement and Amy, the youngest, naughty but loveable.
This book takes us through the joy and sadness of a poor family and you are drawn in from the first page. It is very inspiring as well as emotional and it is a lovely story.
I think it is suitable for ages 8+ and it is a brilliant read for both children and adults, especially if you like books set in olden times. An essential book for every collection. I give it 5/5.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Read, 13 Dec 2004
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I have just finished reading "Little Women" for English and it is an amazing read for all ages. It clearly and effectively indicates the struggle of women in the 19th century, while making it a funny, exciting and enjoyable read. Jo March, the protagonist, is a character that all women can relate to. She wishes to carry out her dreams while looking after her family. All of her adventures within this novel shows the struggle of a woman who is ahead of her time. This is a novel that I could not put down until the last page and would urge everyone to read it.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Timeless Work Teaches Important Lessons for Today, 19 Aug 2006
By Professor Donald Mitchell "Jesus Makes Me a P... (Boston) - See all my reviews
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Having not read Little Women in many decades, I was drawn back to the book by my love of visiting the Alcott family home, Orchard House, in Concord, Massachusetts. I plan to re-visit that wonderful home and want to refresh my recollections of Little Women before doing so. By the way, if you have a chance to visit Orchard House, I strongly recommend that you do. Your sense of Little Women will expand.

As I re-read these delightful pages, I found myself comparing Little Women to Pride and Prejudice, that outstanding work that captures human psychology so well. The comparison made me see new depths in Little Women that convince me that Little Women is by far the stronger work.

But my biggest reaction was how modern the views in the book are. Women should have education, access to opportunities to develop their interests and marriage to men who will complement them. People should be concerned about each other and help one another, lest any person's life be harmed or feelings hurt in the process.

I also noticed how complete a community of loving women can be within the same family.

The writing style is beautifully spare. The key point of a chapter may turn on two or three words. And then, everything changes in the twinkling of an eye.

Being a long book, Ms. Alcott has plenty of chances to develop her characters and she does so beautifully . . . allowing Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy and Laurie to grow and change as they age.

I also came to appreciate more the scope of the book, taking the young women from teenage years through the first few years of marriage. It's a time period that few books consider. Usually, it's all over when the marriage happens. I like this approach better.

Should you read Little Women? Does the sun rise in the East?

If you haven't read Little Women, you've missed great role models for how to be a parent, spouse and child.

Here's the story in a nutshell: During the Civil War, Mr. March is away serving as a chaplain in the Union army. Mrs. March (Marmee) and her four daughters are at home in the cold north making do on small income with the help of one servant, Hannah. As the story opens, the March family is facing a frugal Christmas. But events soon take an unexpected turn and their hearts are filled with gladness. Jo makes an unexpected and most humorous acquaintance of the Laurence boy (Theodore, known as Laurie) who lives next door with old Mr. Laurance, his grandfather. The two families draw upon one another for strength and friendships grow. Illness intercedes making the two families even more dependent on one another. One by one, the children move into adulthood, deal with their romantic feelings and form their alliances.

The characters of each child are quite different, allowing Ms. Alcott to explore the contrasts by putting them together in various private and social occasions. Meg is beautiful and much admired. She should attract many suitors. Jo is energetic, self-absorbed and talented in writing (the character closest to Ms. Alcott herself). Beth is very kind and yet fragile. Amy is the social climber in the family . . . and the pet. Laurie has an artistic temperament, but finds himself expected to play an heir's role.

You'll long remember with delight the stories of their thespian performances, games, dances and social visits. Although the book makes up a wonderfully detailed novel, the chapters are written almost as stand-alone short stories that pack a powerful punch in their modeling of good behavior.

What a joy!
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LITTLE WOMEN IS A HEART WARMING STORY OF FOUR SISTERS IN 19TH CENTURY AMERICA.
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This is a good book, set in the 1800's about four sisters and their mother. Although i like this book, especially Jo and her friend Laurie, i find the other characters all a... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story, beautiffuly written
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5.0 out of 5 stars I think this book is brilliant
The book little women was really good it makes you feel that you are really there. Sometimes you feel really sad and sometimes you feel very angry. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars This story is one of my favorite stories.
Iwatched the cartoon when I was child and I watched this story as a film. Moreover I read this story many times without feeling of bored.
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5.0 out of 5 stars " Christmas wont be christmas without any presents..."
And so begins one of the most enduring and endearing stories' for the very own "little women" inside us... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A humoros,sad and interesting tale.
Little Women is a story of four sisters (meg,Jo,beth and amy) growing up together and learning more about the real word every day. Read more
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