Alcott's Imaginary Heroes

Alcott's Imaginary Heroes

Author: Merry Gordon

Publisher:

Published: 2018-08-02

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9780998516288

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Essays and reflection on the impact of Louisa May Alcott's classic, Little Women.


The Forgotten Alcott

The Forgotten Alcott

Author: Azelina Flint

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2021-12-30

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1000516423

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This collection is the first academic study of the captivating life and career of expatriate artist, writer, and activist, May Alcott Nieriker. Nieriker is known as the sister of Louisa May Alcott and model for "Amy March" in Alcott’s Little Women. As this book reveals, she was much more than "Amy"—she had a more significant impact on the Concord community than her sister and later became part of the creative expat community in Europe. There, she imbued her painting with the abolitionist activism she was exposed to in childhood and pursued an ideal of artistic genius that opposed her sister’s vision of self-sacrifice. Embarking on a career that took her across London, Paris, and Rome, Nieriker won the acclaim of John Ruskin and forged a network of expatriate female painters who changed the face of nineteenth-century art, creating opportunities for women that lasted well into the twentieth century. A "Renaissance woman," Nieriker was a travel writer, teacher, and curator. She is recovered here as a transdisciplinary subject who stands between disciplines, networks, and ideologies—stiving to recognize the dignity of others. Contributors include foundational Alcott scholar Daniel Shealy and Pulitzer Prize winner John Matteson, as well as Curators, Jan Turnquist (Orchard House) and Amanda Burdan (Brandywine River Museum of Art). In this book, readers will become acquainted with a dynamic feminist thinker who transforms our understanding of the place of women artists in the wider cultural and intellectual life of nineteenth-century Britain, France, and the United States.


A Worse Place Than Hell: How the Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg Changed a Nation

A Worse Place Than Hell: How the Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg Changed a Nation

Author: John Matteson

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2021-02-09

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 0393247082

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Pulitzer Prize–winning author John Matteson illuminates three harrowing months of the Civil War and their enduring legacy for America. December 1862 drove the United States toward a breaking point. The Battle of Fredericksburg shattered Union forces and Northern confidence. As Abraham Lincoln’s government threatened to fracture, this critical moment also tested five extraordinary individuals whose lives reflect the soul of a nation. The changes they underwent led to profound repercussions in the country’s law, literature, politics, and popular mythology. Taken together, their stories offer a striking restatement of what it means to be American. Guided by patriotism, driven by desire, all five moved toward singular destinies. A young Harvard intellectual steeped in courageous ideals, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. confronted grave challenges to his concept of duty. The one-eyed army chaplain Arthur Fuller pitted his frail body against the evils of slavery. Walt Whitman, a gay Brooklyn poet condemned by the guardians of propriety, and Louisa May Alcott, a struggling writer seeking an authentic voice and her father’s admiration, tended soldiers’ wracked bodies as nurses. On the other side of the national schism, John Pelham, a West Point cadet from Alabama, achieved a unique excellence in artillery tactics as he served a doomed and misbegotten cause. A Worse Place Than Hell brings together the prodigious forces of war with the intimacy of individual lives. Matteson interweaves the historic and the personal in a work as beautiful as it is powerful.


The Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated)

The Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated)

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-12-07

Total Pages: 5299

ISBN-13:

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The Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated) is a collection of the well-known author's most cherished works, including Little Women, Little Men, and Jo's Boys. Alcott's writing is characterized by its sentimental and moralistic tone, as well as its focus on personal and family relationships. Set in 19th-century New England, her stories provide a glimpse into the lives of young women and their struggles with society's expectations. The inclusion of illustrations adds an extra layer of visual appeal to these timeless tales. Louisa May Alcott, best known for her semi-autobiographical novel Little Women, drew inspiration from her own experiences growing up in a progressive and intellectual household. Her strong beliefs in individualism, feminism, and social reform are evident throughout her writing, making her a prominent figure in American literature. Alcott's works continue to resonate with readers of all ages due to their universal themes and relatable characters. I highly recommend The Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated) to anyone interested in classic literature, coming-of-age stories, or historical fiction. This comprehensive collection offers a glimpse into Alcott's world and the enduring legacy she has left on literature.


The Complete Christmas Books of Louisa May Alcott

The Complete Christmas Books of Louisa May Alcott

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-11-23

Total Pages: 904

ISBN-13:

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DigiCat presents to you the Louisa May Alcott Christmas collection with the complete novels and stories author dedicated to her most beloved holiday: Merry Christmas A Christmas Dream and How It Came True Becky's Christmas Dream Kitty's Class Day Rosa's Tale Tilly's Christmas The Abbot's Ghost, or Maurice Treherne's Temptation What the Bell Saw and Said A Christmas Turkey, and How It Came The Little Red Purse A Country Christmas The Quiet Little Woman A Hospital Christmas Mrs. Podger's Teapot Gwen's Adventure in the Snow What Love Can Do Tessa's Surprises Kate's Choice The Boys' Joke What a Shovel Did Daisy's Jewel-Box A Christmas Song What Polly Found in Her Stocking Little Women


Delphi Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated)

Delphi Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated)

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: Delphi Classics

Published: 2013-11-17

Total Pages: 9557

ISBN-13: 1908909226

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Louisa May Alcott’s charming tales of ‘Little Women’ have delighted readers across the world since their 1868 publication, but she was also an author of sensational thrillers, humorous plays and perceptive poetry. For the first time in publishing history, this comprehensive eBook presents the complete works of Louis May Alcott, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 3) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Alcott's life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * ALL 12 novels published under Alcott’s name, with individual contents tables * Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Famous works such as LITTLE WOMEN are fully illustrated with their original artwork * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry and the short stories * Easily locate the poems or short stories you want to read * Includes Alcott's letters - spend hours exploring the author’s personal correspondence * Includes many rare sensation thrillers that Alcott wrote under the pen name A. M. Barnard, appearing here for the first time in digital print * Also includes Alcott’s complete poems for the first time in digital publishing * Rare non-fiction works, including Alcott’s memoir HOW I WENT OUT TO SERVICE * Features the bonus biography by Alcott enthusiast Ednah D. Cheney - discover Alcott's literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres * UPDATED with completely revised texts, rare poems and stories and many improvements. Please note: the two obscure novels A LONG FATAL LOVE CHASE and THE INHERITANCE are still held under copyright and cannot appear in this collection. When they enter the public domain they will be added to the collection as a free update. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Little Women Series The Novels MOODS LITTLE WOMEN GOOD WIVES AN OLD-FASHIONED GIRL LITTLE MEN WORK: A STORY OF EXPERIENCE EIGHT COUSINS ROSE IN BLOOM A MODERN MEPHISTOPHELES UNDER THE LILACS JACK AND JILL JO’S BOYS The Short Story Collections FLOWER FABLES THE RIVAL PAINTERS HOSPITAL SKETCHES ON PICKET DUTY AND OTHER TALES MORNING-GLORIES, AND OTHER STORIES WILL’S WONDER BOOK AUNT JO’S SCRAP-BAG SERIES 1-6 PROVERB STORIES; OR, KITTY’S CLASS DAY AND OTHER STORIES SPINNING-WHEEL STORIES LULU’S LIBRARY SERIES 1-3 SILVER PITCHERS: AND INDEPENDENCE A GARLAND FOR GIRLS THE CANDY COUNTRY THE ‘A. M. BARNARD’ THRILLERS The Short Stories LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF SHORT STORIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Plays COMIC TRAGEDIES The Poetry LIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Non-Fiction HOW I WENT OUT TO SERVICE LITTLE WOMEN LETTERS FROM THE HOUSE OF ALCOTT The Biography LOUISA MAY ALCOTT: HER LIFE, LETTERS AND JOURNALS by Ednah D. Cheney Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles


The Works of Louisa May Alcott (Annotated with Biography of Alcott and Plot Analysis)

The Works of Louisa May Alcott (Annotated with Biography of Alcott and Plot Analysis)

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: Golgotha Press

Published: 2013-11-22

Total Pages: 6739

ISBN-13: 1610426045

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The Works of Louisa May Alcott are collected in this giant anthology. Included with this collection is a biography about the life and times of Alcott, and essay on each of Alcott's major works. Works include: Old-fashioned Girl Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag The Candy Country Comic Tragedies Eight Cousins Louisa May Alcott's Flower Fables A Garland for Girls Jack and Jill Jo's Boys Kitty's Class Day And Other Stories Little Men Little Women Little Women Letters from the House of Alcott The Louisa Alcott Reader Lulu's Library Marjorie's Three Gifts A Modern Cinderella Moods The Mysterious Key And What It Opened Picket Duty and Other Tales Passion and Punishment Rose in Bloom Shawl-Straps Silver Pitchers: and Independence Three Unpublished Poems Under the Lilacs Work: A Story of Experience


The Collected Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated Edition)

The Collected Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated Edition)

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-12-17

Total Pages: 5299

ISBN-13:

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The Collected Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated Edition) offers a comprehensive collection of the literary works of Louisa May Alcott, one of the most acclaimed American authors of the 19th century. This anthology showcases Alcott's diverse writing style, from her classic novel 'Little Women' to her lesser-known works, encompassing themes of family, love, and social issues. The inclusion of illustrations enhances the reader's experience and brings Alcott's world to life. Alcott's poignant prose and relatable characters make this collection a timeless masterpiece of American literature. Louisa May Alcott's writing is characterized by its authenticity and insight into the human experience. Her deep understanding of interpersonal relationships and societal norms is evident in each of her works, making her a prominent voice in American literature. Alcott's own experiences growing up in Concord, Massachusetts, and her close relationship with her family undoubtedly influenced her writing, providing readers with a glimpse into her personal experiences. I highly recommend The Collected Works of Louisa May Alcott to anyone seeking to explore the depth and beauty of American literature. Alcott's timeless stories will captivate readers of all ages and leave a lasting impression.


The Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated Edition)

The Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated Edition)

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-11-24

Total Pages: 6026

ISBN-13:

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DigiCat present to you this meticulously edited and formatted Louisa May Alcott eBook collection: Biography: Louisa May Alcott: Her Life, Letters, and Journals Novels: Little Women Good Wives Little Men Jo's Boys Moods The Mysterious Key and What It Opened An Old Fashioned Girl Work: A Story of Experience Eight Cousins; or, The Aunt-Hill Rose in Bloom: A Sequel to Eight Cousins Under the Lilacs Jack and Jill: A Village Story Behind a Mask, or a Woman's Power The Abbot's Ghost, Or Maurice Treherne's Temptation A Modern Mephistopheles Pauline's Passion and Punishment Short Story Collections: Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag (Vol.1-7) Lulu's Library (Vol.1-3) Flower Fables On Picket Duty, and other tales Spinning-Wheel Stories A Garland for Girls Silver Pitchers: and Independence, a Centennial Love Story A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories Hospital Sketches Marjorie's Three Gifts Proverb Stories Morning-Glories and Other Stories Poetry: A. B. A. A Little Grey Curl To Papa In Memoriam An Autumn Song Despondency F. A. P. Faith The Flower's Lesson The Hawthorne In the Garret The Lay of the Golden Goose Little Nell Little Paul Lullaby Merry Christmas The Mother Moon My Beth My Doves My Kingdom My Prayer Our Angel in the House Our Little Ghost Our Madonna A Song for Little Freddie on his Third Birthday A Song from the Suds Thoreau's Flute To Anna To Father To Mother To My Father on his 86th Birthday Transfiguration Far away in the Sunshine God comfort thee dear mother The great deep heart Philosophers sit in their sylvan hall Softly dot the sun descend There is a town of high repute Two pair of blue hose A Wail Uttered in the Woman's Club What Polly Found in Her Stocking Where's Bennie Winter With a Rose Plays: Bianca Captive of Castile Ion Norna; or, The Witch's Curse The Greek Slave The Unloved Wife


Good Wives by Louisa May Alcott - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)

Good Wives by Louisa May Alcott - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: Delphi Classics

Published: 2017-07-17

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1786569981

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This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Good Wives’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Alcott includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Good Wives’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Alcott’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles