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Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Little Women, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

"John Matteson illuminates three harrowing months of the Civil War and their ineradicable legacy for America. In December 1862, the Battle of Fredericksburg shattered Union forces and threatened to break apart Abraham Lincoln's government. Five extraordinary individuals experienced Fredericksburg's cataclysmic repercussions - Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., Walt Whitman, Louisa May Alcott, John Pelham, and Arthur Fuller"--Provided by publisher.

". . . this comprehensive, in-world guide follows the making of [the 2019 'Little Women'] film . . . Readers will see the character sketches and costumes that brought these . . . characters to life, the real-life locations that were transformed into iconic sets for the film, how storyboards took key scenes from page to screen, and more!"--Provided by publisher.

Traces the life of author Louisa May Alcott, discussing the influences and circumstances of her life, parents, friends, and sisters that led to the writing of her masterpiece "Little Women." Includes illustrations.

"A middle-grade biography about literary icon Louisa May Alcott"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of nineteenth-century American author Louisa May Alcott for young readers, discussing her poor but freethinking family, her teaching career, and her lifelong passion for writing.

In Acton, Oregon, sisters Alex, Stevie, and Joey take turns telling about their lives, including auditioning for the same part in the school musical, baking contest-worthy cupcakes, and becoming obsessed with "Little Women.".

"Kate Bolick, Jenny Zhang, Carmen Maria Machado, and Jane Smiley explore their strong lifelong personal engagement with [Louisa May] Alcott's [Little Women] novel--what it has meant to them and why it still matters" -- Amazon.

"Describes the cultural significance of Louisa May Alcott's classic ["Little Women,"] exploring how its relatable themes and depictions of family resilience, community, and female resourcefulness have inspired generations of writers"--OCLC.