About the book
Louisa May Alcott shares the innocence of girlhood in this classic coming of age story about four sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy.
In picturesque nineteenth-century New England, tomboyish Jo, beautiful Meg, fragile Beth, and romantic Amy are responsible for keeping a home while their father is off to war. At the same time, they must come to terms with their individual personalities—and make the transition from girlhood to womanhood. It can all be quite a challenge. But the March sisters, however different, are nurtured by their wise and beloved Marmee, bound by their love for each other and the feminine strength they share. Readers of all ages have fallen instantly in love with these Little Women. Their story transcends time—making this novel endure as a classic piece of American literature that has captivated generations of readers with their charm, innocence, and wistful insights.
This Signet Classics edition contains Little Women in its entirety, including Parts I and II.
With an Introduction by Regina Barecca
and an Afterword by Susan Straight
Editions of Little Women
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451518149
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451522146
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451523419
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451529305
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451532084
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780593198025
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780140861464
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780140862034
Read an Excerpt
Louisa May Alcott shares the innocence of girlhood in this classic coming of age story about four sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy.
In picturesque nineteenth-century New England, tomboyish Jo, beautiful Meg, fragile Beth, and romantic Amy are responsible for keeping a home while their father is off to war. At the same time, they must come to terms with their individual personalities—and make the transition from girlhood to womanhood. It can all be quite a challenge. But the March sisters, however different, are nurtured by their wise and beloved Marmee, bound by their love for each other and the feminine strength they share. Readers of all ages have fallen instantly in love with these Little Women. Their story transcends time—making this novel endure as a classic piece of American literature that has captivated generations of readers with their charm, innocence, and wistful insights.
This Signet Classics edition contains Little Women in its entirety, including Parts I and II.
With an Introduction by Regina Barecca
and an Afterword by Susan Straight
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Women about?
Louisa May Alcott shares the innocence of girlhood in this classic coming of age story about four sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy.
In picturesque nineteenth-century New England, tomboyish Jo, beautiful Meg, fragile Beth, and romantic Amy are responsible for keeping a home while their father is off to war. At the same time, they must come to terms with their individual personalities—and make the transition from girlhood to womanhood. It can all be quite a challenge. But the March sisters, however different, are nurtured by their wise and beloved Marmee, bound by their love for each other and the feminine strength they share. Readers of all ages have fallen instantly in love with these Little Women. Their story transcends time—making this novel endure as a classic piece of American literature that has captivated generations of readers with their charm, innocence, and wistful insights.
This Signet Classics edition contains Little Women in its entirety, including Parts I and II.
With an Introduction by Regina Barecca
and an Afterword by Susan Straight
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Little Women?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Little Women?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780451518149
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Little Women?
Louisa May Alcott
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Little Women is available as paperback(ISBN 9780451518149) and paperback(ISBN 9780451522146) and paperback(ISBN 9780451523419) and paperback(ISBN 9780451529305) and paperback(ISBN 9780451532084) and paperback(ISBN 9780593198025) and audiobook(ISBN 9780140861464) and audiobook(ISBN 9780140862034)
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