Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott
Set in nineteenth century New England, Little Women follows the lives of the four March sisters-Jo, Beth, Amy and Meg. The novel is a classic rites of passage story, that has often split literature critics but has been adored by many over the years. Intended as a book for young girls, the book is too sentimental for some but plenty of adults and young men have Little Women firmly featured in their best books of all time. The pace of the novel can be slow at times and the language almost too perfect but the overall sympathetic tone of Alcott wins over the reader. The book is semi-autobiographical, with Jo Marsh mirroring the life of an ambitious Alcott. Just like Alcott, Jo is a strong, independent woman who is fighting through her domestic duties to do what she truly loves. Writing is Jo’s passion and in a world where women are expected to put personal growth aside in order to withhold traditional family values, she is met with many challenges. “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” The book speaks to every woman that has had to fight against convention. With their father away at war, the four sisters pull together to support each other but still have time to search for their own identity. These ‘little women’ are not children but young adults finding their way via love, religion and confidence. Whilst it may seem sad that the sisters do have to conform to some extent, if you read between the lines there is so much inspiration for young female readers.
Location:
United States
Description:
Set in nineteenth century New England, Little Women follows the lives of the four March sisters-Jo, Beth, Amy and Meg. The novel is a classic rites of passage story, that has often split literature critics but has been adored by many over the years. Intended as a book for young girls, the book is too sentimental for some but plenty of adults and young men have Little Women firmly featured in their best books of all time. The pace of the novel can be slow at times and the language almost too perfect but the overall sympathetic tone of Alcott wins over the reader. The book is semi-autobiographical, with Jo Marsh mirroring the life of an ambitious Alcott. Just like Alcott, Jo is a strong, independent woman who is fighting through her domestic duties to do what she truly loves. Writing is Jo’s passion and in a world where women are expected to put personal growth aside in order to withhold traditional family values, she is met with many challenges. “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” The book speaks to every woman that has had to fight against convention. With their father away at war, the four sisters pull together to support each other but still have time to search for their own identity. These ‘little women’ are not children but young adults finding their way via love, religion and confidence. Whilst it may seem sad that the sisters do have to conform to some extent, if you read between the lines there is so much inspiration for young female readers.
Language:
English
01 – Playing Pilgrims
Duración:00:20:25
02 – A Merry Christmas
Duración:00:21:22
03 – The Laurence Boy
Duración:00:19:33
04 – Burdens
Duración:00:32:11
05 – Being Neighborly
Duración:00:23:34
06 – Beth Finds the Palace Beautiful
Duración:00:15:04
07 – Amy’s Valley of Humiliation
Duración:00:14:24
08 – Jo Meets Apollyon
Duración:00:21:17
09 – Meg Goes to Vanity Fair
Duración:00:36:32
10 – The P.C. and P.O.
Duración:00:24:05
11 – Experiments
Duración:00:22:11
12 – Camp Laurence
Duración:00:47:04
13 – Castles in the Air
Duración:00:21:49
14 – Secrets
Duración:00:21:12
15 – A Telegram
Duración:00:20:12
16 – Letters
Duración:00:20:17
17 – Little Faithful
Duración:00:17:56
18 – Dark Days
Duración:00:20:40
19 – Amy’s Will
Duración:00:18:51
20 – Confidential
Duración:00:15:10
21 – Laurie Makes Mischief, and Jo Makes Peace
Duración:00:25:05
22 – Pleasant Meadows
Duración:00:17:37
23 – Aunt March Settles the Question
Duración:00:28:04
24 – Gossip
Duración:00:25:18
25 – The First Wedding
Duración:00:16:46
26 – Artistic Attempts
Duración:00:26:18
27 – Literary Lessons
Duración:00:18:59
28 – Domestic Experiences
Duración:00:31:06
29 – Calls
Duración:00:36:24
30 – Consequences
Duración:00:29:25
31 – Our Foreign Correspondent
Duración:00:25:38
32 – Tender Troubles
Duración:00:22:49
33 – Jo’s Journal
Duración:00:25:22
34 – A Friend
Duración:00:38:59
35 – Heartache
Duración:00:26:38
36 – Beth’s Secret
Duración:00:12:55
37 – New Impressions
Duración:00:25:56
38 – On the Shelf
Duración:00:32:03
39 – Lazy Lawrence
Duración:00:35:26
40 – The Valley of the Shadow
Duración:00:14:41
41 – Learning to Forget
Duración:00:24:46
42 – All Alone
Duración:00:20:19
43 – Surprises
Duración:00:40:30
44 – My Lord and Lady
Duración:00:11:08
45 – Daisy and Demi
Duración:00:16:01
46 – Under the Umbrella
Duración:00:30:38
47 – Harvest Time
Duración:00:26:59