Little Women (Little Women, #1)
by Louisa May Alcott
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 1.3M reader ratings. First published in 1868. The book spans 449 pages.
About Little Women
Generations of readers young and old, male and female, have fallen in love with the March sisters of Louisa May Alcott’s most popular and enduring novel, Little Women. Here are talented tomboy and author-to-be Jo, tragically frail Beth, beautiful Meg, and romantic, spoiled Amy, united in their devotion to each other and their struggles to survive in New England during the Civil War.It is no secret that Alcott based Little Women on her own early life. While her father, the freethinking reformer and abolitionist Bronson Alcott, hobnobbed with such eminent male authors as Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne, Louisa supported herself and her sisters with "woman’s work,” including sewing, doing laundry, and acting as a domestic servant. But she soon discovered she could make more money writing. Little Women brought her lasting fame and fortune, and far from being the "girl’s book” her publisher requested, it explores such timeless themes as love and death, war and peace, the conflict between personal ambition and family responsibilities, and the clash of cultures between Europe and America.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Louisa May Alcott |
| Published | 1868 |
| Pages | 449 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Romance |
| Average Rating | 4.04 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 1,257,121 |
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What genre is Little Women?
Little Women is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Little Women worth reading?
Based on 1.3M reader ratings, Little Women has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Little Women?
Little Women has 449 pages.
Who wrote Little Women?
Little Women was written by Louisa May Alcott. It was first published in 1868.
What is the ISBN for Little Women?
The ISBN-13 for Little Women is 9780451529300.0.
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