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“Jo began to dance a jig,...Amy nearly fell out of the window in her surprise, and Meg exclaimed, with uplifted hands, 'Well I do believe the world is coming to an end!”

Quote by Louisa May Alcott

Book:Little Women

Work

Set in the mid-19th century, this enduring tale follows the adventures and challenges of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March, four sisters from a modest New England family. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of individual dreams amidst the backdrop of a turbulent period in American history. more

Author

Louisa May Alcott

American novelist, famous for works such as 'Little Women'. Born on November 29, 1832, and died on March 6, 1888. more

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