Little Women

6W Louisa May Alcott. London: Blackie, ca.1955. 

Notes

Little Women, first published in 1868 by Louisa May Alcott, is a beloved coming-of-age novel that follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they grow up in New England during the American Civil War. Drawing heavily from Alcott’s own childhood experiences with her sisters, the story explores themes of family, ambition, sacrifice, and personal growth. Through a series of warm and sometimes poignant episodes, Alcott portrays the challenges and joys of domestic life while emphasizing virtues such as kindness, perseverance, and independence. The novel quickly became a classic of American literature and remains widely read for its memorable characters and enduring portrayal of sisterhood and resilience.

Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) was an American author raised in a progressive intellectual household influenced by the Transcendentalist movement. Her upbringing, along with the financial hardships her family often faced, deeply informed the realism and emotional honesty found in Little Women. Over time the novel has maintained its place as one of the most cherished works of nineteenth-century literature, continually reprinted and adapted for stage and screen.

Description 

Light blue canvas binding with black lettering to spine. Original dust wrapper in green and blue with ‘94’ written under title to spine. Crease to back of dust wrapper. Wrapper in good condition. Book in very fine condition.