Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist best known for her beloved classic, "Little Women," which offers a heartfelt glimpse into the lives of the March sisters as they navigate the challenges of growing up during the Civil War era. Born on November 29, 1832, in Germantown, Pennsylvania, Alcott was raised in a family that championed education and reform, influencing her progressive views on women's rights and social issues. Her experiences and the vibrant characters she encountered in her own life fueled her storytelling, allowing her to craft narratives that resonate with readers of all ages.

Throughout her career, Alcott wrote numerous novels, short stories, and essays, often drawing from her personal experiences to bring authenticity to her work. Her writing reflects both a deep empathy for her characters and a keen observation of the world around her. Alcott’s legacy continues to inspire, encouraging us to explore themes of family, love, and the quest for independence. We invite you to delve into her remarkable collection of stories in the app, where you can discover the warmth and wisdom that have made her a cherished figure in literature.

A Modern Mephistopheles

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One of our favorite authors give us this book of lies, greed and lust. Originally published under a pen name. However, the author considered…

My Doves

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LibriVox volunteers bring you eleven readings of My Doves, by Louisa May Alcott. This was the fortnightly poem for December 21, 2014 - Janua…

Little Women (version 2)

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This story follows the lives of four sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. Set in the tumultuous days of the American Civil war, readers grow to lo…

Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Vol. 5

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A book of short stories by Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women and Eight Cousins. It includes Two Little Travellers, a story about two…

Work: A Story of Experience

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It is one of "several nineteenth-century novels [which] uncovers the changes in women's work in the new industrial era, as well as the …

Lulu's Library, Volume 3

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No handy foreword from Louisa this time! This is the third volume of short stories by Louisa May Alcott for children. This collection incl…

Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag Vol. 6

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The last volume of Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag is another collection of stories by Louisa May Alcott. From preparing for Thanksgiving (with your par…

Moods

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"Life is a train of moods like a string of beads; and as we pass through them they prove to be many colored lenses, which paint the wor…

Flower Fables - Version 2

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A Queen of fairy subjects asks her Maids of Honor to tell stories while they wait for the sun to rise. Tales including The Frost King of The…

A Song from the Suds

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 16 readings of A Song from the Suds, by Louisa May Alcott, author of novels like Little Women. This was the fo…

Onder Moeders Vleugels

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Vrolijk Amerikaans gezinsverhaal over de vier zusjes March die zo verschillend zijn en toch eendrachtig hun moeder helpen terwijl vader in d…

Lulu's Library, Volume 2

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Most of these stories were written at sixteen for my younger sisters and their playmates, the little Emersons and Channings, and appeared so…

Lullaby

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of Lullaby by Louisa May Alcott. This was the Weekly Poetry project for October 4th, 2009.

A Whisper in the Dark

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A Whisper in the Dark was published anonymously in 1877 and again in 1889, this time attributed to Louisa May Alcott, along with A Modern Me…

Lulu's Library, Volume 1

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All but three of these stories were told to my little niece during our quiet hour before bedtime. They became such favorites with her and he…

Les Quatre filles du docteur Marsch

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Roman célèbre écrit en français par P.-J. STAHL (Pierre-Jules HETZEL), d’après le texte si connu de Louis…

The Abbot's Ghost or Maurice Treherne's Temptation

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Written by Louisa May Alcott under her pseudonym, A. M. Barnard, this Christmas story deals with the themes of love and defending one's hono…

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