Soon after its publication on 30 September 1868, Little Women became an enormous international bestseller.
But even those who haven’t read Little Women will enjoy learning about the literary history behind it." - Christian Science Monito.
It goes without saying that lovers of that book will adore this book.
In Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy, she recounts Louisa May Alcott\'s inspiration for the book and examines why this tale set in the American Civil War has resonated through time."This delightful look at a great American classic…tells the book’s history, explores its abiding appeal, and considers its influence on generations of readers and writers since.
When Anne Boyd Rioux read it in her twenties, it had a powerful effect on her and through teaching it, she has seen its effect on many others.
Soon after its publication on 30 September 1868, Little Women became an enormous international bestseller
