Title
Little Women
Subject
Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. Part Second. [Cover]
Description
Little Women is a semi-autobiographical novel written by Louisa May Alcott. This American classic is loosely based on Louisa May's early years of "growing up Alcott." Her family, short-lived experience of life on the Utopian commune Fruitlands, and formative years living at The Orchard House, paved the foundation for what has become a celebrated piece of American literature.
The book was written at the bequest of Thomas Niles, a Boston publisher, who wanted Louisa May to pen something for young girls to read. According to the Boston Public Library, Rare Books & Manuscripts Department, this is the first edition copy of Part Two, later retitled Good Wives.
Louisa May Alcott published over 30 pieces of literature including novels and collections of stories. She died on March 6, 1888 at age fifty-six.
The book was written at the bequest of Thomas Niles, a Boston publisher, who wanted Louisa May to pen something for young girls to read. According to the Boston Public Library, Rare Books & Manuscripts Department, this is the first edition copy of Part Two, later retitled Good Wives.
Louisa May Alcott published over 30 pieces of literature including novels and collections of stories. She died on March 6, 1888 at age fifty-six.
Creator
Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)
Publisher
Boston
Date
1869
Physical Dimensions
465 x 640