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Louisa May Alcott (/ ˈ ɔː l k ə t,-k ɒ t /; November 29, 1832 – March 6, 1888) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet best known for writing the novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels Good Wives (1869), Little Men (1871) and Jo's Boys (1886).
May 19, 2024 · Louisa May Alcott, American author known for her children’s books, especially the classic Little Women. Among her other notable works are Little Men, Hospital Sketches, An Old-Fashioned Girl, Aunt Jo’s Scrap Bag, and Jo’s Boys. Learn more about Alcott’s life and literary career in this article.
Famed author Louisa May Alcott created colorful relatable characters in 19 th century novels. Her work introduced readers to educated strong female heroines. As a result, her writing style greatly impacted American literature. Alcott was born on November 29, 1832 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Apr 2, 2014 · Best Known For: Louisa May Alcott was an American author who wrote the classic novel 'Little Women,' as well as various works under pseudonyms. Industries. Fiction and Poetry. Astrological...
Perhaps she may. ~Louisa May Alcott, April 1855 Journal. Louisa May Alcott was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania on November 29, 1832. She and her three sisters -- Anna, Elizabeth, and [Abba] May -- were primarily educated by their father, teacher/philosopher A. Bronson Alcott, and raised on the practical Christianity of their mother, Abigail May.
Louisa May Alcott, (born Nov. 29, 1832, Germantown, Pa., U.S.—died March 6, 1888, Boston, Mass.), U.S. author. Daughter of the reformer Bronson Alcott, she grew up in Transcendentalist circles in Boston and Concord, Mass. She began writing to help support her mother and sisters.
Louisa May Alcott’s Pulp Fiction. Official Home of Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women, PBS Award-Winning Documentary (Booklist Top Video 2009) and Biography (WSJ Top 10) from Henry Holt and Co.
