"Tout en parlant, Jo retira son bonnet, ce qui provoqua un cri de stupéfaction général, sa longue chevelure avait été coupée !- Tes cheveux ! Tes beaux cheveux !"Retrouvez les aventures de Meg, Jo, Beth et Amy dans ce chef-d'ouvre de la littérature classique. Une version adaptée et magnifiquement illustrée pour les 8-12 ans.

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"Please, sir, is this Plumfield?" asked a ragged boy of the man who opened the great gate at which the omnibus left him.

"Yes. Who sent you?"

"Mr. Laurence. I have got a letter for the lady."

"All right; go up to the house, and give it to her; she'll see to you, little chap."

The man spoke pleasantly, and the boy went on, feeling much cheered by the words. Through the soft spring rain that fell on sprouting grass and budding trees, Nat saw a large square house before him, a hospitable-looking house, with an old-fashioned porch, wide steps, and lights shining in many windows. Neither curtains nor shutters hid the cheerful glimmer; and, pausing a moment before he rang, Nat saw many little shadows dancing on the walls, heard the pleasant hum of young voices, and felt that it was hardly possible that the light and warmth and comfort within could be for a homeless "little chap" like him.

Little Men

Six years before she wrote Little Women, Louisa May Alcott, in financial straits, entered "Pauline's Passion and Punishment, " a novelette, in a newspaper contest. Not only did it win the $100 prize, but, published anonymously, it marked the first in the series of "blood & thunder tales" that would be her livelihood for years. In Behind a Mask, editor Madeleine Stern introduces four Alcott thrillers: "Pauline's Passion and Punishment, " "The Mysterious Key, " "The Abbot's Ghost, " and the title story, "Behind a Mask." First published in one volume in 1975, they are regarded as Alcott's finest work in this genre.

Behind a Mask

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.

Little Women

Un ultimo, preziosissimo regalo dell'autrice di Piccole donne a lettrici e lettori di ogni etàIn questo terzo volume di racconti, uscito a Boston nel 1889, pochi mesi dopo la morte dell'autrice, Alcott accantona l'aspetto fantastico che aveva in parte caratterizzato le storie precedenti, e si concentra con sguardo attento e penetrante sulle piccole gioie, i dolori, le speranze e le delusioni di bambine e bambini delle classi più disagiate, in un'America fortemente industrializzata e disuguale, dove le sacche del disagio e dell'ignoranza sembrano espandersi, nelle città come nelle campagne. Con la sua sensibilità etica e sociale, l'autrice compone in questo volume degli « schizzi » di vita, liberandosi dal retaggio del buon vecchio Dickens per entrare nel cuore e nella mente dei suoi piccoli protagonisti. Ecco allora il peso della miseria e del lavoro minorile che logora anche l'attesa dei giorni di festa, ma al tempo stesso rilancia la generosa inventiva dei ragazzini poveri (Un tacchino di Natale); il miracolo terreno di un'assistenza mirata e caritatevole che ridona la luce e la gioia di vivere a una bambina colpita dalla cecità (L'allodola cieca); il romanzo di un giovane povero che sogna un futuro migliore e il cui talento viene sfruttato sordidamente da benefattori imbroglioni (Musica e maccheroni); i capricci dei bambini ricchi, deviati a fin di bene dalla lezione della realtà o dalle sagge memorie dei nonni (Il borsellino rosso, Lettino di bambola); ma anche il modernissimo ritratto di piccole donne in fiore, di varia estrazione sociale e culturale, che si confrontano, si scontrano, solidarizzano, con la voglia crescente di un'educazione e un'indipendenza tutta al femminile (Il segreto di Sophie).

Storie di Natale. Terzo volume

"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.

A Classic Christmas Treasury. (12 Books) - A Country Christmas, Rosa's Tale, What the Bells Saw and Said, A Merry Christmas, and Others

Dix ans se sont écoulés depuis Le rêve de Jo March. À côté de Plumfield se dresse désormais une véritable petite université dans laquelle on vient de loin pour étudier. Si les garçons de Jo sont de solides gaillards égaillés de par le monde, ils n'oublient pas pour autant Plumfield ni bien sûr Mme Jo, plus que jamais de bon conseil dans les moments délicats : ceux où les coeurs encore tendres connaissent leurs premières épreuves !

La grande famille de Jo March

Every day in December, discover with this Advent Calendar Storybook a wonderful Christmas tale!

Written by the greatest storytellers (Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, The Brothers Grimm, Louisa May Alcott, O. Henry...), these 24 traditional stories will keep you waiting until D-day. This collection ends with one of Charles Dickens' most beautiful Christmas tales, the story of Scrooge and the three spirits. 

Contents:

1st December The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry 

2nd December A Christmas Dream, and How It Came to Be True by Louisa May Alcott 

3rd December The Fir-Tree by Hans Christian Andersen 

4th December Christmas Every Day by William Dean Howells 

5th December Papa Panov's Special Christmas by Leo Tolstoy 

6th December A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum 

7th December Merry Christmas by Stephen Leacock 

8th December A Stolen Christmas by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman 

9th December A Christmas Tree by Charles Dickens 

10th December How the Captain Made Christmas by Thomas Nelson Page 

11th December At Christmas Time by Anton Chekhov 

12th December A Christmas Sermon by Robert Louis Stevenson 

13th December What Christmas is As We Grow Older by Charles Dickens 

14th December What the Bell Saw and Said by Louisa May Alcott 

15th December How Christmas Came to the Santa Maria Flats by Elia W. Peattie 

16th December Christmas; or, The Good Fairy by Harriet Beecher Stowe 

17th December Christmas at Red Butte by Lucy Maud Montgomery 

18th December Christmas by Washington Irving 

19th December The Last Dream of Old Oak by Hans Christian Andersen 

20th December Christmas Jenny by Mary E. Wilkins Free 

21st December The Elves and The Shoemaker by The Brothers Grimm 

22nd December The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen 

23rd December The Night Before Christmas: A Morality by William Dean Howells 

24th December A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

24 Christmas Tales - Advent Calendar Storybook

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.

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