Louisa May Alcott
Список книг автора Louisa May AlcottA Christmas Dream, and How It Came to Be True
Louisa May Alcott's «A Christmas Dream, and How It Came to Be True» has been characterized as «A Christmas Carol» for children. It is a charming Christmas tale for the young and young at heart. By the author of «Little Women.»
Little Men
Jo March, the tomboy heroine of Little Women, has grown up! She returns in this beloved sequel as a young woman with a family of her own. Jo and her husband, Professor Bhaer, open their hearts (and their home) to educate and care for a handful of rowdy yet well-meaning youngsters.Plumfield, the school where the boys learn «how to help themselves and be useful men,» has a spirited student body that includes — in addition to the Bhaers' two sons — Nat, an orphaned street musician, cold and frightened when he first appears at the Bhaers' door; business-minded Tommy; Dan, a «wild boy» eventually tamed by love and kindness; and other endearing little mischief-makers.Outside the classroom, the boys rush headlong from one prank to another — from playing matador with the family cow to nearly setting the school afire with a smoldering cigar stub. But in the end, they prove to have a positive effect on the lives of the entire Bhaer family. With tales ranging from tearful to cheerful, this heartwarming unabridged classic promises young readers an exciting and fun-filled visit to nineteenth-century America.
Eight Cousins
When Rose Campbell, a shy orphan, arrives at «The Aunt Hill» to live with her six aunts and seven boisterous male cousins, she is quite overwhelmed. How could such a delicate young lady, used to the quiet hallways of a girls' boarding school, exist in such a spirited home? It is the arrival of Uncle Alec that changes everything. Much to the horror of her aunts, Rose's forward-thinking uncle insists that the child get out of the parlor and into the sunshine. And with a little courage and lots of adventures with her mischievous but loving cousins, Rose begins to bloom.Written by the beloved author of Little Women, Eight Cousins is a masterpiece of children's literature. This endearing novel offers readers of all ages an inspiring story about growing up, making friends, and facing life with strength and kindness.
The Essential Louisa May Alcott Collection
Compiled in one book, the essential collection of books by Louisa May Alcott:<br><br>The Abbot's Ghost, Or Maurice Treherne's Temptation <br>Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag <br>Behind A Mask, Or A Woman's Power <br>Eight Cousins <br>Flower Fables <br>A Garland for Girls <br>Hospital Sketches <br>Jack and Jill <br>Jo's Boys <br>Kitty's Class Day And Other Stories <br>Little Men <br>Little Women <br>Marjorie's Three Gifts <br>A Modern Cinderella <br>Moods <br>The Mysterious Key And What It Opened <br>An Old-fashioned Girl <br>On Picket Duty and Other Tales <br>Pauline's Passion and Punishment <br>Rose in Bloom <br>Shawl-Straps <br>Under the Lilacs <br>Work: A Story of Experience
An Old-Fashioned Girl
"The author of «Little Women» seeks, and not without success, to draw from her «Old-Fashioned Girl» a contrast and a moral. She presents to our view two young ladies of opposite «styles.» One is fresh and rural: the other isn't. The difference is about as great as that between the warbling of woodside birds and the jingle of one of Offenbach's tunes on a corner barrel-organ."—Book Notice from Punchinello, April 30,1870.
Jo's Boys
The third book in the «Little Women» trilogy, «Jo's Boys» follows the exploits of Jo's «children», now all grown up. The book is chiefly concerned with the lives of the Plumfield boys of «Little Men»; particularly Tommy, Demi, Nat, Dan, and Emil with appearances by Franz, Nan, Daisy, Dolly, and Stuffy as well. A coming of age story, «Jo's Boys» deals with the challenges of growing up, finding a career and falling in love. A heartwarming and classic tale, «Jo's Boys» will delight readers of all ages with a tale of a bygone era.
Little Women
Louisa May Alcott's most famous novel, «Little Women», is the story of four sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March. Central to the theme of the novel is the issue of overcoming ones character flaws. For Meg it is vanity; Jo, temper; Beth, shyness; and Amy, selfishness. Through the various activities of the four sisters told throughout the novel lessons are learned of the consequences of these particular flaws. A classic novel, «Little Women» was an instant success and popular favorite ever since its original publication in 1868.
Little Women
Louisa May Alcott’s most famous novel, “Little Women,” is the story of four sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March. Loosely based upon the author’s own experiences with her three sisters, the novel is a classic coming of age story which follows the development of the young women into adulthood. Set against the backdrop of the American civil war, the story begins to unfold during Christmastime. With their father away at war, the family must endure great poverty induced hardship, often times going hungry. Central to the theme of the novel is the issue of overcoming one's character flaws. For Meg it is vanity; Jo, temper; Beth, shyness; and Amy, selfishness. Through the various activities of the four sisters told throughout the novel lessons are learned of the consequences of these particular flaws. “Little Women” was an instant success and popular favorite ever since its original publication in 1868, spawning many sequels which Alcott’s readers clamored for. This edition includes a biographical afterword.
An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving
A heartwarming, homey tale of the Basset family, who were «poor in money, but rich in love.» Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist best known as author of the novel ‘Little Women.’ In the mid-1860s, Alcott wrote passionate, fiery novels and sensational stories. She also produced wholesome stories for children, and after their positive reception, she did not generally return to creating works for adults. Alcott continued to write until her death.
Flower Fables
Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist best known as author of the novel Little Women. In the mid-1860s, Alcott wrote passionate, fiery novels and sensational stories. She also produced wholesome stories for children, and after their positive reception, she did not generally return to creating works for adults. Alcott continued to write until her death.