“…tomorrow was her birthday, and she was thinking how fast the years went by, how old she was getting, and how little she seemed to have accomplished. Almost twenty-five and nothing to show for it.”
Quote by Louisa May Alcott
Work
Delphi Complete Works of Louisa May Alcott (Illustrated)
This volume gathers the entire literary output of Louisa May Alcott, an American author best known for her classic novel Little Women. The collection spans her major novels, such as Little Women, Little Men, and Jo's Boys, as well as her lesser-known works, including thrillers, poems, and juvenile fiction. The illustrated edition features visual accompaniments that enhance the reading experience, providing context to the 19th-century settings and characters. The book aims to present Alcott's complete oeuvre in a single, accessible format for both scholars and general readers interested in American literature and women's writing of the period. 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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