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Louisa May Alcott
A concise guide to Louisa May Alcott's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
Author overview
Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) was a novelist and poet whose body of work spans novels. This writing is associated with United States. Major works and useful reading starting points include Eight Cousins; or, The Aunt-Hill, An Old-Fashioned Girl, Jo's Boys, and Little Women. Key themes include women's ambition and independence, family duty and affection, and work, creativity, and moral growth.
Reading pathway
Begin with Little Women.