Little women

Trois ans ont passé depuis l'épilogue des Quatre filles du docteur March. Les quatre sours sont aujourd'hui des jeunes femmes. Meg épouse « son » John et s'épanouit dans son rôle de mère au foyer, Jo continue à écrire et à publier ses nouvelles dans des journaux, Beth toujours aussi discrète et de santé fragile puise dans le quotidien et l'affection des siens la force de vivre tandis qu'Amy, la charmeuse, virevolte tel un papillon et fait battre les cours.

Les Quatre Filles du docteur March Tome 2

Generations of readers young and old, male and female, have fallen in love with the March sisters of Louisa May Alcott’s most popular and enduring novel, Little Women. Here are talented tomboy and author-to-be Jo, tragically frail Beth, beautiful Meg, and romantic, spoiled Amy, united in their devotion to each other and their struggles to survive in New England during the Civil War.It is no secret that Alcott based Little Women on her own early life. While her father, the freethinking reformer and abolitionist Bronson Alcott, hobnobbed with such eminent male authors as Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne, Louisa supported herself and her sisters with "woman’s work,” including sewing, doing laundry, and acting as a domestic servant. But she soon discovered she could make more money writing. Little Women brought her lasting fame and fortune, and far from being the "girl’s book” her publisher requested, it explores such timeless themes as love and death, war and peace, the conflict between personal ambition and family responsibilities, and the clash of cultures between Europe and America.

Les Quatre soeurs March

'If anyone had told me what wonderful changes were to take place here in ten years, I wouldn't have believed it, ' said Mrs Jo to Mrs Meg, as they sat on the piazza at Plumfield one summer day, looking about them with faces full of pride and pleasure.

'This is the sort of magic that money and kind hearts can work. I am sure Mr Laurence could have no nobler monument than the college he so generously endowed; and a home like this will keep Aunt March's memory green as long as it lasts, ' answered Mrs Meg, always glad to praise the absent.

'We used to believe in fairies, you remember, and plan what we'd ask for if we could have three wishes. Doesn't it seem as if mine had been really granted at last? Money, fame, and plenty of the work I love, ' said Mrs Jo, carelessly rumpling up her hair as she clasped her hands over her head just as she used to do when a girl.

Jo's Boys

On est en Amérique, en pleine guerre de Sécession. Le docteur March est au front et sa petite famille doit survivre. Heureusement, les quatre sœurs March et leur mère forment un clan très uni qui affronte l'adversité avec courage et bonne humeur malgré tout.

Les Quatre Filles du docteur March

Now a major motion picture starring Timothée Chalamet, Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson and Meryl Streep. Recognized as one of the best-loved classic children's stories of all time, Little Women is an utterly beguiling novel. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition includes the sequel, Good Wives, which picks up the girls' stories three years on, and features an afterword by publisher Anna South. Louisa May Alcott tells the story of the courageous and ingenious March sisters; Jo, the independent tomboy; Beth, who is delicate and loving; pretty and kind Meg; and beautiful, precocious Amy, the baby of the family. Their devoted mother Marmee, recently impoverished, must care for them alone whilst their father is away serving as a chaplain in the Civil War.

Little Women

Durante un periodo di forzata immobilità, Louisa May Alcott scrisse sette storie ispirate ai fiori. Intrecciando questa meravigliosa ghirlanda per suo diletto e per le sue ragazze, raccontò dell'amore per i buoni libri e per le altre persone, della ricerca della pace e della crescita personale, di quei valori, insomma, sui quali basò la propria esistenza e che volle condividere con le sue lettrici. Mostrò loro come fosse possibile migliorare la propria personalità, e di conseguenza il mondo, con semplici gesti quotidiani, nella scelta delle proprie letture, nella vita familiare o nell'incontro con le altre persone. Dopo oltre un secolo questa straordinaria scrittrice ha ancora molto da insegnare e le sue storie continuano a essere avvincenti, a commuovere, a far riflettere. La prima edizione del libro risale al 1887 e questa ne rappresenta la prima traduzione italiana.

Una ghirlanda per ragazze

"Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents, " grumbled Jo, lying on the rug. So begins one of the best-loved children's classics, Little Women. Coming of age in the North during the Civil War, the March sisters-Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy-experience great joy and tragic loss while becoming the true little women of the title. The novel is resonant with themes of friendship, feminism, and building strong character, which are explored through the sisters' relationships with their family, in particular their beloved Marmee, their friends, and their neighbours. A commercial success upon publication in 1868, Little Women was based loosely on Alcott's experience growing up with her sisters in Concord, Massachusetts. It was originally published in two volumes and was followed by two sequels, Little Men, published in 1871, and Jo's Boys, published in 1886, and has been adapted for the stage, film, and animation. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

"Louisa May Alcott: A Classic Christmas Treasury - Illustrated" is a literary gem that compiles the enchanting Christmas stories of the renowned American author, Louisa May Alcott. This collection presents a dozen heartwarming tales, including "A Country Christmas, " "Rosa's Tale, " "What the Bells Saw and Said, " "A Merry Christmas, " and many others.

Louisa May Alcott, celebrated for her timeless work "Little Women, " demonstrates her storytelling prowess in the realm of holiday fiction. With rich character development and a keen eye for the human spirit, Alcott's narratives invite readers to experience the magic and values of Christmas.

In "A Country Christmas, " readers are transported to rural New England, where they share in the simple joys and traditions of a village Christmas. "Rosa's Tale" offers a poignant story of love, family, and the spirit of giving, while "What the Bells Saw and Said" introduces us to a world where Christmas miracles happen.

"A Merry Christmas" and the other tales in this treasury celebrate the beauty of the holiday season and emphasize the values of love, kindness, and goodwill. This illustrated edition enhances the reading experience with captivating artwork that brings Alcott's characters and settings to life.

Louisa May Alcott's "A Classic Christmas Treasury" is the perfect accompaniment to the holiday season, offering readers of all ages a nostalgic and heartwarming experience. Alcott's stories continue to inspire and remind us of the enduring spirit of Christmas. Immerse yourself in these classic tales and rediscover the magic and meaning of Christmas through Louisa May Alcott's timeless narratives.

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