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“Persuasive influences are better than any amount of moralizing.”

Quote by Louisa May Alcott

Book:Louisa May Alcott Premium Edition - 16 Novels in One Volume: Little Women Trilogy & Other Novels (Illustrated): Moods, The Mysterious Key and What It Opened, An Old Fashioned Girl, Work, Eight Cousins, Rose in Bloom, Under the Lilacs, Jack and Jill, Behind a Mask, The Abbot's Ghost, A Modern Mephistopheles…

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Louisa May Alcott Premium Edition - 16 Novels in One Volume: Little Women Trilogy & Other Novels (Illustrated): Moods, The Mysterious Key and What It Opened, An Old Fashioned Girl, Work, Eight Cousins, Rose in Bloom, Under the Lilacs, Jack and Jill, Behind a Mask, The Abbot's Ghost, A Modern Mephistopheles…

The Louisa May Alcott Premium Edition is a comprehensive compilation of the author's most celebrated works. It features the Little Women Trilogy, a beloved series that follows the lives of four sisters growing up in 19th-century New England. The volume also includes a variety of other novels, each offering unique perspectives on themes like family, friendship, and personal growth. The collection is enhanced with illustrations, providing visual accompaniment to the rich narratives. This edition is a testament to Alcott's enduring literary legacy and is suitable for readers seeking a comprehensive look into her diverse body of work. more

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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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