The Modern Classics: The Concubine's Children
The Modern Classics: The Concubine's Children

Author: Denise Chong

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2014-08-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0143192094

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The Concubine's Children is the story of a family cleaved in two for the sake of a father’s dream. In 1913, Chan Sam left an “at home” wife in China to earn a living in “Gold Mountain.” Eleven years later, May-ying, the wilful, seventeen-year-old concubine he bought, sight unseen, travels to join him where she labors in tea houses of west coast Chinatowns to support the family in Canada, and the one in China. It was the concubine’s third daughter, the author’s mother, who unlocked the past for her daughter whose curiosity about some old photographs ultimately reunited a family divided for most of the last century. Heartfelt and beautifully written, The Concubine's Children is an inspiring story of the sacrifice that tore a family apart and the love that bound them back together.

The Concubine's Children
The Concubine's Children

Author: Denise Chong

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780140255140

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"Carefully balancing cool observation and compassion, Chong writes extraordinary history and gives voice to the Chinese immigrant experience."--ALA Booklist.

Good Wives
Good Wives

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof

Published: 2020-08-26

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 8726587475

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After "Little Women's" immediate commercial and critical success readers demanded to know more about Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. In "Good Wives", Louisa May Alcott follows the dinamic life of the beloved March sisters and their further character development. The novel together with its sequels "Little Men", and "Jo's Boys", has been one of the most widely read in the world. It has inspired numerous adaptations including a 2019 movie starring Emma Watson with six Academy Award nominations. Louisa May Alcott (1832 – 1888) was an American novelist, short story writer and poet.Having grown up in poverty, May Alcott was a passionate advocate for women's rights and abolitionist. She is best known as the author of the March Family Series: "Little Women", "Good Wives", "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys". The story of the March sisters has inspired numerous adaptations including a 2019 movie starring Emma Watson with six Academy Award nominations.

Children's Classics and Modern Classics: A Little Princess
Children's Classics and Modern Classics: A Little Princess

Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books

Published: 2010-04-08

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1844569861

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When Sara Crewe, the seven-year-old daughter of a rich and loving father, arrives at her new school in London from India, she is nicknamed the Little Princess by her classmates. She has all the comfort and fine things she could want, but she also reveals a kind and loving heart, a lively mind and a rich imagination. When her father dies, bankrupt, Sara is suddenly reduced to a life of poverty and is forced to live in a cold, damp attic, with only her dreams to support her. But will they be enough?

Little Women (includes Good Wives) + Little Men + Jo's Boys (3 Unabridged Classics with over 200 original illustrations)
Little Women (includes Good Wives) + Little Men + Jo's Boys (3 Unabridged Classics with over 200 original illustrations)

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-19

Total Pages: 1333

ISBN-13:

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Louisa May Alcott's 'Little Women' is a classic novel set during the American Civil War, focusing on the lives of the four March sisters as they navigate the challenges of growing up. Alcott's literary style is marked by its sentimental tone and moral lessons intertwined with realistic portrayals of family dynamics. 'Little Women' is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of sisterhood, love, and the pursuit of one's dreams, making it a timeless and beloved work of American literature. The inclusion of 'Good Wives,' 'Little Men,' and 'Jo's Boys' in this edition provides readers with a comprehensive look at the March family's journey over the years. This collection features over 200 original illustrations, adding depth to the reading experience. Louisa May Alcott's personal experiences as a woman and her strong beliefs in social reform influenced her writing, making 'Little Women' a reflection of her own values and aspirations. Recommended for those interested in classic literature, family sagas, and coming-of-age stories, 'Little Women' and its sequels offer a rich tapestry of characters and themes that continue to resonate with readers of all ages.

Little Women
Little Women

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: Wordsworth Editions

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9781853261169

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Little Women is the heartwarming story of the March family that has thrilled generations of readers. It is the story of four sisters--Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth-- and of the courage, humor and ingenuity they display to survive poverty and the absence of their father during the Civil War.

Puffin Classics Good Wives
Puffin Classics Good Wives

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2015-07-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0141360038

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Good Wives is the second story about the March family. Three years on from Little Women, the March girls and their friend Laurie are young adults with their futures ahead of them. Although they all face painful trials along the way - from Meg's sad lesson in housekeeping to Laurie's disappointment in love and a tragedy which touches them all - each of the girls finally finds happiness, if not always in the way they expect. The book includes a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more.. Also in Puffin Classics: Little Women, Little Men and Jo's Boys.

Children of the New World
Children of the New World

Author: Assia Djebar

Publisher: Feminist Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13:

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A compelling war novel, as seen by women, sheds light on the current Iraq conflict.

The Complete Little Women Series: Little Women, Good Wives, Little Men, Jo's Boys
The Complete Little Women Series: Little Women, Good Wives, Little Men, Jo's Boys

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2015-06-01

Total Pages: 1178

ISBN-13: 8026838505

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This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Little Women Series: Little Women, Good Wives, Little Men, Jo's Boys" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) was an American novelist best known as author of the novel Little Women, Good Wives and the sequels Little Men and Jo's Boys. The first part of Little Women: or Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy (1868), is a semi-autobiographical account of her childhood with her sisters in Concord, Massachusetts. Part two, or Part Second, also known as Good Wives (1869), followed the March sisters into adulthood and their respective marriages. Little Men (1871) detailed Jo's life at the Plumfield School that she founded with her husband Professor Bhaer at the conclusion of Part Two of Little Women. And Jo's Boys (1886) completed the "March Family Saga". Alcott made women's rights integral to her stories, and her fiction became her "most important feminist contribution" — even considering all the efforts Alcott made to help facilitate women's rights during her lifetime.