Little Women

Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - are four "little women", enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England. The charming story of the March sisters, "Little Women" has been adored by generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand, cried over little Beth's death, and dreamed of traveling through Europe with old Aunt March and Amy. Future writer...

Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - are four "little women", enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England. The charming story of the March sisters, "Little Women" has been adored by generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand, cried over little Beth's death, and dreamed of traveling through Europe with old Aunt March and Amy. Future writers have found inspiration in Jo's devotion to her writing. In this simple, enthralling tale, both parts of which are included here, Louisa May Alcott has created four of American literature's most beloved women.

奥尔科特(Alcott, Louisa May)

(1832.11.29,美国 宾夕法尼亚州 日耳曼敦～1888.3.6,马萨诸塞州 波士顿)

美国女作家，以写儿童读物闻名。为布洛斯南·奥尔科特之女，成长于波士顿和康科德的先验论者圈中，后来从事写作以帮助家计。她是个积极的废奴运动者，美国南北战争期间志愿去当护士，结果染上伤寒，此后一直没有完全康复。她的书信集《医院速写》(1863)的出版使她初露头角。自传体小说《小妇人》(1868～1869)使她大获成功，还清债务。随后，一批以她早年经历为题材的作品相继问世，分包括《墨守成规的姑娘》(1870)、《小男儿》(1871)、《乔的男孩们》(1886)。