Little Women (Book 1-4: With Original Illustration) (eBook)

Enriched edition. Little Women, Good Wives, Little Men and Jo's Boys

Louisa May Alcott (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
1008 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654778785-3 (EAN)

Infos

In "Little Women," Louisa May Alcott crafts a rich narrative that unfolds the lives of the four March sisters'—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy'—against the backdrop of the American Civil War. Engagingly written in a warm, domestic style, the book encompasses themes of familial love, personal sacrifice, and the struggles of womanhood in 19th-century America. Alcott employs a form of bildungsroman, mapping the evolution of each sister as they navigate societal expectations and personal ambitions, while the inclusion of original illustrations enhances the reader's immersion in this heartfelt tale.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 24.12.2023
• Einführung: Naomi Dalton
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Naomi Dalton
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• Schlagworte: 19th century American • 19th century literature • American Literature • Anne of Green Gables • Bronte • Charles Dickens • civil war era • Civil War setting • classic american novel • Classic Literature • Coming of Age • Coming-of-Age Novel • Domestic Life • Domestic life portrayal • Enid Blyton • family dynamics • Family relationships • female author • female protagonists • Jane Austen • John Green • literary fiction • Mark Twain • new england setting • original illustrations • pippi longstocking • semi-autobiographical • Sentimental realism • Sinclair Lewis • Sisterhood • sisterhood bonds • sisterly relationships • strong female characters • The Secret Garden • Women's rights themes • young adult classic