Louisa May Alcott: Little Women, Little Men, Jo's Boys (LOA #156)
Louisa May Alcott: Little Women, Little Men, Jo's Boys (LOA #156)

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: Library of America

Published: 2005-02-17

Total Pages: 1108

ISBN-13: 1931082731

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The beloved March family trilogy—presented in one “single, beautifully crafted volume” featuring original illustrations (John Matteson, Pulitzer Prize–winning author) From the incidents of her own remarkable childhood, Louisa May Alcott fashioned a trilogy of novels that catapulted her to fame and fortune and that remain among the most beloved works in all of American literature. Here, in an authoritative single-volume edition restoring Alcott’s original text as well as her sister May (the original of Amy)’s illustrations, is the complete series. Set in a small New England town during the Civil War and Reconstruction, Little Women introduces Alcott’s remarkable heroines, the March sisters—above all, her alter ego Jo March, with her literary ambition and independent spirit. The follow-up, Little Men, follows Jo into adulthood and marriage as she finds herself the caretaker of a houseful of rambunctious children at Plumfield School. Jo’s Boys returns to Plumfield a decade later; now grown, Jo’s children recount adventures of their own. At once heartwarming and true to life, Alcott’s novels will continue to win over readers both young and old, as they have for generations. LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation’s literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America’s best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.

Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott

Author: Ednah Dow Cheney

Publisher: Applewood Books

Published: 2010-10-12

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 1429044608

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Offers a portrait of Louisa May Alcott through a collection of personal letters and journal entries, giving insight into her life and her work.

Louisa May Alcott: Little Women, Little Men & Jo's Boys (Illustrated Edition)
Louisa May Alcott: Little Women, Little Men & Jo's Boys (Illustrated Edition)

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-28

Total Pages: 1334

ISBN-13:

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Louisa May Alcott's 'Little Women, Little Men & Jo's Boys (Illustrated Edition)' is a timeless collection of three beloved works that delve into the lives of the March family and their adventures. Known for its touching portrayal of sisterhood, coming-of-age themes, and strong female characters, this book embodies Alcott's unique literary style that combines sentimentalism with moral lessons. Set in the 19th century, these stories provide insight into the social and cultural norms of the time, making them both entertaining and educational reads for readers of all ages. Louisa May Alcott, herself, drew inspiration from her own experiences growing up in a progressive and intellectual family. Her desire to depict the challenges and triumphs of young girls and women in a male-dominated society is evident in the rich character development and intricate plotlines of her works. Alcott's commitment to feminist ideals and social reform shines through in 'Little Women, Little Men & Jo's Boys,' making her a pioneer in the literary world. I highly recommend 'Little Women, Little Men & Jo's Boys (Illustrated Edition)' to anyone looking for a heartfelt and engaging read that explores themes of family, friendship, and personal growth. Alcott's masterful storytelling and timeless messages continue to resonate with readers today, making this collection a must-read classic.

Little Women and Little Men
Little Women and Little Men

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: Graphic Arts Books

Published: 2012-03-15

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 0882408747

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Little Women is based on author Louisa May Alcott’s experiences growing up with three sisters as they face and overcome serious financial straits, life-threatening illness, and other heartaches. Little Men continues the story of Jo March as she and her husband, Professor Bhaer, open up their home to care for a group of young boys.

March Sisters: On Life, Death, and Little Women
March Sisters: On Life, Death, and Little Women

Author: Kate Bolick

Publisher: Library of America

Published: 2019-08-27

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 159853629X

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Four acclaimed female authors—including Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley and In the Dream House author Carmen Carmen Maria Machado—reflect on their lifelong engagement with Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel of girlhood and growing up. Kate Bolick, Jenny Zhang, Carmen Maria Machado, and Jane Smiley explore their strong lifelong personal engagement with Alcott’s novel Little Women—what it has meant to them and why it still matters. Each takes her subject as one of the four March sisters, reflecting on their stories and what they can teach us about life. Meg March by Kate Bolick: The New York Times–bestselling author of Spinster finds parallels in oldest sister Meg’s brush with glamour at the Moffats’ ball and her own complicated relationship with clothes. Jo March by Jenny Zhang: The short story writer of Sour Heart confesses to liking Jo least among the sisters when she first read the novel as a girl, uncomfortable in finding so much of herself in a character she feared was too unfeminine. Beth March by Carmen Maria Machado: The In the Dream House author writes about the real-life tragedy of Lizzie Alcott, the inspiration for third sister Beth, and the horror story that can result from not being the author of your own life's narrative. Amy March by Jane Smiley: The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of A Thousand Acres rehabilitates the reputation of youngest sister Amy, whom she sees as a modern feminist role model for those of us who are, well, not like the fiery Jo. These four voices come together to form a deep, funny, far-ranging meditation on the power of great literature to shape our lives.

Philip Roth: Novels 1973-1977 (LOA #165)
Philip Roth: Novels 1973-1977 (LOA #165)

Author: Philip Roth

Publisher: Library of America Philip Roth

Published: 2006-10-19

Total Pages: 936

ISBN-13:

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"In The Great American Novel (1973), Roth lifts the lid on the suppressed history of the homeless Ruppert Mundys of baseball's despised and vanquished third major league, turning the national pastime into unfettered picaresque farce. The cast of improbable characters includes: Gil Gamesh, the pitcher who actually tried to kill the umpire; John Baal, the ex-con first baseman, "The Babe Ruth of the Big House," who never hit a home run sober; and the House Un-American Activities Committee." "My Life as a Man (1974) is the savage, sometimes lurid account of the all-out battle waged between the young writer Peter Tarnopol and the wife who is his nemesis, his demon, and his muse. This is the treacherous world of Strindberg nearly a century later: the story of a fierce marital tragedy of obsession and blindness and desperate need." "The volume closes with The Professor of Desire (1977), which charts the second sexual metamorphosis of David Kepesh, protagonist of The Breast. Roth follows Kepesh, an adventurous man of intelligence and feeling, into a vast wilderness of erotic possibility."--BOOK JACKET.

Philip K. Dick: Four Novels of the 1960s (LOA #173)
Philip K. Dick: Four Novels of the 1960s (LOA #173)

Author: Philip K. Dick

Publisher: Library of America Philip K. D

Published: 2007-05-10

Total Pages: 856

ISBN-13:

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This Library of America volume brings together four of Dick's most original, mesmerizing, and surprising novels: "The Man in the High Castle, The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?," and "Ubik."

Raymond Carver: Collected Stories (LOA #195)
Raymond Carver: Collected Stories (LOA #195)

Author: Raymond Carver

Publisher:

Published: 2009-08-20

Total Pages: 1040

ISBN-13:

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Collects legendary and controversial works by the mid-twentieth-century writer including posthumous, unedited, and previously unseen versions, in a comparative anthology that offers insight into the influence of editor Gordon Lish.