Louisa May Alcott: Her Life, Letters, and Journals

by Louisa May Alcott, Ednah D. Cheney

Overview

This early work by Louisa May Alcott was originally published in 1889 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Published a year after Alcott's death this is a truly unparalleled collection of her personal correspondence and a fascinating insight into the character and thoughts of this much loved author.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781473392441
Publisher:	Read Books Ltd.
Publication date:	04/15/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	418
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) was an American author born in Philadelphia, USA. She began her career writing short stories under pen names, including A. M. Barnard. Alcott is best known for her children’s novel Little Women, 1868, and its subsequent sequels: Good Wives, 1869, Little Men, 1871, and Jo’s Boys, 1886. She received great critical acclaim during her lifetime and was able to support herself and her family through her writing career. Alcott was also a determined activist and was heavily involved in abolitionism and feminist movements.