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Louisa May Alcott''s ''Little Women, Little Men & Jo''s Boys (Illustrated Edition)'' is a timeless collection of three beloved works that delve into the lives of the March family and their adventures. Known for its touching portrayal of sisterhood, coming-of-age themes, and strong female characters, this book embodies Alcott''s unique literary style that combines sentimentalism with moral lessons. Set in the 19th century, these stories provide insight into the social and cultural norms of the time, making them both entertaining and educational reads for readers of all ages. Louisa May Alcott, herself, drew inspiration from her own experiences growing up in a progressive and intellectual family. Her desire to depict the challenges and triumphs of young girls and women in a male-dominated society is evident in the rich character development and intricate plotlines of her works. Alcott''s commitment to feminist ideals and social reform shines through in ''Little Women, Little Men & Jo''s Boys,'' making her a pioneer in the literary world. I highly recommend ''Little Women, Little Men & Jo''s Boys (Illustrated Edition)'' to anyone looking for a heartfelt and engaging read that explores themes of family, friendship, and personal growth. Alcott''s masterful storytelling and timeless messages continue to resonate with readers today, making this collection a must-read classic.

Louisa May Alcott''s "Little Men & Jo''s Boys: A Sequel (With Original Illustrations)" is a heartwarming tale set in the literary context of the late 19th century. The book follows the lives of Jo March and her husband, as they run a school for boys and encounter various trials and adventures. Alcott''s charming writing style captures the innocence of childhood and the complexities of growing up, making this a timeless piece of children''s literature. The inclusion of original illustrations adds to the immersive reading experience, bringing the characters and setting to life. Fans of Alcott''s beloved classic "Little Women" will appreciate this continuation of the March family saga.Louisa May Alcott drew inspiration from her own upbringing in writing this sequel, drawing on her experiences with education and family dynamics. Her deep understanding of human nature shines through in the characters she creates, making them relatable and endearing. Alcott''s dedication to providing moral lessons and emotional depth makes this book a must-read for both young readers and adults alike, offering valuable insights into the joys and challenges of growing up.I highly recommend reading "Little Men & Jo''s Boys" to anyone looking for a heartwarming and thought-provoking story that celebrates the joys of childhood and the importance of family and friendship. Louisa May Alcott''s timeless writing style and engaging characters make this book a true classic in the world of children''s literature.

Louisa May Alcott''s ''Her Life, Letters, and Journals'' delves deep into the personal life of the renowned author, offering readers a glimpse into the woman behind classic works such as ''Little Women''. This collection showcases Alcott''s literary style through her intimate letters and journal entries, providing insight into her creative process and the influences that shaped her iconic characters and stories. Alcott''s engaging storytelling and wit shine through in these personal writings, making it a must-read for fans of her work and literature enthusiasts alike. Her candid reflections on her own experiences and relationships bring a new dimension to understanding her timeless novels. Louisa May Alcott''s life and works continue to inspire readers around the world, and this compilation offers a rare opportunity to connect with the author on a more personal level, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.

Over the course of summers spent with a much wealthier friend, a country girl struggles to stay true to herself and her values in this tender story from Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women! When fourteen-year-old Polly Milton goes to stay with her friend Fanny for the summer, she finds that the Shaw family’s wealthy city life couldn’t be more different from her country upbringing. With her plain clothes and more practical interests, Polly is out of place among a crowd focused on following the latest trends and presenting the right image. One of the few people who doesn’t pressure her to fit in is Fanny’s brother, Tom, but he’s also one of the most annoying people Polly has ever met. Over the next six years, Polly’s annual visits challenge the Shaw family to question their values even as Polly feels pressured to conform to societal expectations, though she remains old-fashioned at heart. As Polly navigates the highs and lows of growing up, friendship, love, and fortune, her greatest challenge is being true to herself.

Little Women is a semi-autobiographical account of Louisa May Alcott''s childhood with her sisters in Concord, Massachusetts. The novel tells the story of four teenaged sisters and their mother, Marmee. The family lives in a new neighborhood in Massachusetts in genteel poverty. Having lost all his money, their father is acting as a pastor, miles from home, involved in the American Civil War. The women face their first Christmas without him. Meg and Jo March, the elder two, have to work in order to support the family: Meg teaches a nearby family of four children; Jo assists her aged great-aunt March, a wealthy widow living in a mansion, Plumfield. Beth, too timid for school, is content to stay at home and help with housework; Amy is still at school. Meg is beautiful and traditional, Jo is a tomboy who writes; Beth is a peacemaker and a pianist; Amy is an artist who longs for elegance and fine society. Jo is impulsive and quick to anger. One of her challenges is trying to control her anger, a challenge that her mother experiences. The term "little women" represented the period in a young woman''s life where childhood and elder childhood were "overlapping" with young womanhood. Each of the March sister heroines had a harrowing experience that alerted her and the reader that "childhood innocence" was of the past, and that "the inescapable woman problem" was all that remained.

Jo''s Boys, and How They Turned Out: A Sequel to "Little Men" is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott, first published in 1886. The novel is the final book in the unofficial Little Women trilogy. In it, Jo''s "children", now grown, are caught up in real world troubles.

Little Women is a coming-of-age novel written by American novelist Louisa May Alcott (18321888) which was originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. Alcott wrote the book over several months at the request of her publisher. The story follows the lives of the four March sistersMeg, Jo, Beth, and Amyand details their passage from childhood to womanhood. It is loosely based on the lives of the author and her three sisters.

Embark on a Journey Through the Life and Works of Louisa May Alcott Step into the fascinating world of one of America''s most beloved authors with "Louisa May Alcott: Her Life, Letters, and Journals" by Louisa May Alcott herself. This captivating collection offers readers a unique glimpse into the life, thoughts, and experiences of the literary icon behind timeless classics like "Little Women." Biographical Insights: Discover the remarkable life story of Louisa May Alcott, from her humble beginnings in Concord, Massachusetts, to her rise to literary fame as one of the most celebrated authors of the 19th century. Through Alcott''s own words and personal reflections, readers gain intimate insights into the events, relationships, and experiences that shaped her life and career. Letters and Journals: Delve into Alcott''s personal correspondence and journals, which offer a candid and revealing look at her thoughts, feelings, and creative process. From heartfelt letters to family and friends to introspective journal entries, Alcott''s writings provide a window into her inner world, allowing readers to connect with her on a deeply personal level. Themes and Motifs: Explore the recurring themes and motifs that define Alcott''s work, from the bonds of sisterhood and the challenges of womanhood to the pursuit of personal and creative fulfillment. Through her letters and journals, Alcott offers profound insights into the human experience, addressing universal themes that continue to resonate with readers today. Character Analysis: Gain new perspectives on Alcott''s iconic characters and their significance within her body of work. From the spirited March sisters of "Little Women" to the adventurous Jo March, Alcott''s characters reflect her own values, beliefs, and aspirations, serving as powerful symbols of resilience, courage, and hope. Legacy and Influence: Consider the enduring legacy of Louisa May Alcott and her impact on literature, culture, and society. Through her timeless stories and timeless wisdom, Alcott continues to inspire readers of all ages, encouraging them to embrace their individuality, pursue their passions, and find joy and meaning in the everyday moments of life. Personal Reflection: Engage with Alcott''s words and reflect on how her life and work resonate with your own experiences and aspirations. Whether you''re a longtime admirer of her novels or a newcomer to her writings, "Louisa May Alcott: Her Life, Letters, and Journals" invites readers to connect with the author on a deeply personal level and discover the timeless wisdom of one of America''s literary treasures. Immerse yourself in the world of Louisa May Alcott and experience the joys, challenges, and triumphs of a life lived with passion, purpose, and creativity. Whether you''re seeking inspiration, insight, or simply a deeper understanding of one of literature''s most beloved authors, "Louisa May Alcott: Her Life, Letters, and Journals" offers a rich and rewarding journey through the heart and mind of a true literary genius.

Flower Fables by Louisa May Alcott: Enter the enchanting world of fantasy and imagination in Louisa May Alcott''s Flower Fables. This collection of whimsical tales introduces readers to magical creatures, talking flowers, and imaginative adventures, showcasing Alcott''s storytelling prowess beyond her famous work, Little Women. Key Aspects of the Book Flower Fables: Fantasy and Fairy Tales: Louisa May Alcott''s collection offers a delightful escape into a world of fantasy, where flowers come to life and magical adventures unfold. Imagination and Creativity: The stories celebrate the power of imagination and the wonder of childhood, making them accessible to readers of all ages. Literary Diversity: Flower Fables demonstrates Alcott''s versatility as a writer, showcasing her ability to craft imaginative narratives beyond her well-known novels. Louisa May Alcott, born in 1832, was an American novelist and author best known for her classic novel Little Women. Flower Fables reveals another facet of her storytelling talent, offering a delightful departure into the realm of fantasy and whimsy.

Alcott prefaces Little Women with an excerpt from John Bunyan''s seventeenth-century work The Pilgrim''s Progress, an allegorical novel about leading a Christian life. Alcott''s story begins with the four March girls-Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy-sitting in their living room, lamenting their poverty. The girls decide that they will each buy themselves a present in order to brighten their Christmas. Soon, however, they change their minds and decide that instead of buying presents for themselves, they will buy presents for their mother, Marmee. Marmee comes home with a letter from Mr. March, the girls'' father, who is serving as a Union chaplain in the Civil War. The letter inspires the girls to bear their burdens more cheerfully and not to complain about their poverty.

Alcott prefaces Little Women with an excerpt from John Bunyan''s seventeenth-century work The Pilgrim''s Progress, an allegorical novel about leading a Christian life. Alcott''s story begins with the four March girls-Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy-sitting in their living room, lamenting their poverty. The girls decide that they will each buy themselves a present in order to brighten their Christmas. Soon, however, they change their minds and decide that instead of buying presents for themselves, they will buy presents for their mother, Marmee. Marmee comes home with a letter from Mr. March, the girls'' father, who is serving as a Union chaplain in the Civil War. The letter inspires the girls to bear their burdens more cheerfully and not to complain about their poverty.

Little Women is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), which was originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. Alcott wrote the books over several months at the request of her publisher. Following the lives of the four March sisters-Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy-the novel details their passage from childhood to womanhood and is loosely based on the author and her three sisters. Scholars classify Little Women as an autobiographical or semi-autobiographical novel.Little Women was an immediate commercial and critical success with readers demanding to know more about the characters. Alcott quickly completed a second volume (entitled Good Wives in the United Kingdom, although this name originated from the publisher and not from Alcott). It was also successful. The two volumes were issued in 1880 as a single novel entitled Little Women.About Alcott: Louisa May Alcott was born on November 29, 1832, in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson were family friends. Alcott wrote under various pseudonyms and only started using her own name when she was ready to commit to writing. Her novel Little Women gave Louisa May Alcott financial independence and a lifetime writing career. She died in 1888

Little Women is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott. This popular novel concerns the lives and loves of four sisters growing up during the American Civil War, and was based on Alcott''s own experiences as a child in Concord, Massachusetts. Little Women is the most memorable book I have read in several years. A single chapter would bring both laughter and tears. The characters were very real-- living, learning and loving through situations which made them all better human beings. Louisa May Alcott is one of my favorite authors. She weaves solid wisdom and goodness into every tale she tells. The characters are beautifully portrayed, probably and no other character shall I ever find who will delight me like Jo March. Louisa May Alcott''s books deserve to be spread far and wide and this site is a wonderful way to get most of her works.

Now, more than 160 years after publication, this book is about to be made into ANOTHER Major Motion Picture. The latest movie stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Timothée Chalamet, Meryl Streep and Laura Dern. The movie is in the can but is not scheduled to be released until December 25, 2019. The book has been adapted previously for cinema; twice as silent film and four times with sound in 1933, 1949, 1978 and 1994. Six television series were made, including four by the BBC--1950, 1958, 1970, and 2017. The 2017 BBC series was supported by PBS, and aired in 2018 as part of the Masterpiece anthology. A musical version opened on Broadway in 2005. An American opera version in 1998 was performed internationally and filmed for broadcast on US television in 2001. What makes this book so popular? The four girls are 16, 15, 13 and 12 when the book starts. It seems the girls love their mother and want to protect her. Is this the natural condition? Do not girls usually fight with their mothers through their teen age years. In America all girls of a certain age have read Little Women. Now, we are able to reach countries in Eastern Europe and Asia where the little girls grew up without having had the opportunity to read Little Women. Imagine that! There is an increased tendency among some publishers to print books with excessively small type so you need to use a magnifying glass to read the book. We are trying to go in the opposite direction, providing a book in large print that is easier to read. Four teenaged sisters and their mother, Marmee, live in a new neighborhood based in genteel poverty. Having lost all his money, their father is acting as a pastor, miles from home, involved in the American Civil War. The women face their first Christmas without him.

Little Women is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), which was originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. Alcott wrote the books over several months at the request of her publisher. 1] 2] Following the lives of the four March sisters-Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy-the novel details their passage from childhood to womanhood and is loosely based on the author and her three sisters. 3] 4]:202Little Women was an immediate commercial and critical success with readers demanding to know more about the characters. Alcott quickly completed a second volume (entitled Good Wives in the United Kingdom, although this name originated from the publisher and not from Alcott). It was also successful. The two volumes were issued in 1880 as a single novel entitled Little Women.Alcott wrote two sequels to her popular work, both of which also featured the March sisters: Little Men (1871) and Jo''s Boys (1886). Although Little Women was a novel for girls, it differed notably from the current writings for children, especially girls. The novel addressed three major themes: "domesticity, work, and true love, all of them interdependent and each necessary to the achievement of its heroine''s individual identity." 5]:200Little Women "has been read as a romance or as a quest, or both. It has been read as a family drama that validates virtue over wealth," but also "as a means of escaping that life by women who knew its gender constraints only too well." 6]:34 According to Sarah Elbert, Alcott created a new form of literature, one that took elements from Romantic children''s fiction and combined it with others from sentimental novels, resulting in a totally new format. Elbert argued that within Little Women can be found the first vision of the "All-American girl" and that her multiple aspects are embodied in the differing March sisters. 5]:199The book has been adapted for cinema; twice as silent film and four times with sound in 1933, 1949, 1978 and 1994. Six television series were made, including four by the BBC-1950, 1958, 1970, and 2017. The 2017 BBC series was supported by PBS, and aired in 2018 as part of the Masterpiece anthology. Two anime series were made in Japan during the 1980s. A musical version opened on Broadway in 2005. An American opera version in 1998 has been performed internationally and filmed for broadcast on US television in 2001.....................Louisa May Alcott (November 29, 1832 - March 6, 1888) was an American novelist and poet best known as the author of the novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels Little Men (1871) and Jo''s Boys (1886). Raised by her transcendentalist parents, Abigail May and Amos Bronson Alcott in New England, she also grew up among many of the well-known intellectuals of the day such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Little Women Little Women is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), which was originally published in 1868 . Alcott wrote the books rapidly over several months at the request of her publisher. The novel follows the lives of four sisters-Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March-detailing their passage from childhood to womanhood, and is loosely based on the author and her three sisters.

Little Men, or Life at Plumfield with Jo''s Boys, is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott, first published in 1871. The novel reprises characters from Little Women and is considered by some the second book in an unofficial Little Women trilogy, which is completed with Alcott''s 1886 novel Jo''s Boys, and How They Turned Out: A Sequel to "Little Men". It tells the story of Jo Bhaer and the children at Plumfield Estate School. It was inspired by the death of Alcott''s brother-in-law, which reveals itself in one of the last chapters, when a beloved character from Little Women passes away. It has been adapted to a 1934 film, a 1940 film, a 1998 film, a television series, and a Japanese animated television series.

Flower Fables by Louisa May Alcott

An Old-fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott

LITTLE WOMEN by Louisa May Alcott (illustrated) - Classic VersionLittle Women is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), which was originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. Alcott wrote the books rapidly over several months at the request of her publisher.[1][2] The novel follows the lives of four sisters-Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March-detailing their passage from childhood to womanhood, and is loosely based on the author and her three sisters.Little Women was an immediate commercial and critical success, and readers demanded to know more about the characters. Alcott quickly completed a second volume (entitled Good Wives in the United Kingdom, although this name originated from the publisher and not from Alcott). It was also successful. The two volumes were issued in 1880 in a single work entitled Little Women.Alcott wrote two sequels to her popular work, both of which also featured the March sisters: Little Men (1871) and Jo''s Boys (1886). Although Little Women was a novel for girls, it differed notably from the current writings for children, especially girls. The novel addressed three major themes: "domesticity, work, and true love, all of them interdependent and each necessary to the achievement of its heroine''s individual identity.Little Women "has been read as a romance or as a quest, or both. It has been read as a family drama that validates virtue over wealth", but also "as a means of escaping that life by women who knew its gender constraints only too well".[6]:34 According to Sarah Elbert, Alcott created a new form of literature, one that took elements from Romantic children''s fiction and combined it with others from sentimental novels, resulting in a totally new format. Elbert argued that within Little Women can be found the first vision of the "All-American girl" and that her multiple aspects are embodied in the differing March sisters.The book has been adapted for film twice as silent films, and four times with sound, in 1933, 1949, 1978 and 1994. Four television series were made, including two in Britain in the 1950s and two anime series in Japan in the 1980s. A musical version opened on Broadway in 2005. An American opera version in 1998 has been performed internationally and filmed for broadcast on US television in 2001.

Little Men, or Life at Plumfield with Jo''s Boys is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott, first published in 1871. The novel reprises characters from Little Women and is considered by some the second book of an unofficial Little Women trilogy, which is completed with Alcott''s 1886 novel Jo''s Boys, and How They Turned Out: A Sequel to "Little Men". Little Men tells the story of Jo Bhaer and the children at Plumfield Estate School.

Little Men- Life At Plumfield With Jo''s Boys by Louisa May Alcott Unabridged

Little Women is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), which was originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. Alcott wrote the books rapidly over several months at the request of her publisher. The novel follows the lives of four sisters-Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March-detailing their passage from childhood to womanhood, and is loosely based on the author and her three sisters. Little Women was an immediate commercial and critical success, and readers demanded to know more about the characters. Alcott quickly completed a second volume, entitled Good Wives. It was also successful. The two volumes were issued in 1880 in a single work entitled Little Women. Alcott also wrote two sequels to her popular work, both of which also featured the March sisters: Little Men (1871) and Jo''s Boys (1886). Although Little Women was a novel for girls, it differed notably from the current writings for children, especially girls. The novel addressed three major themes: "domesticity, work, and true love, all of them interdependent and each necessary to the achievement of its heroine''s individual identity." Little Women "has been read as a romance or as a quest, or both. It has been read as a family drama that validates virtue over wealth", but also "as a means of escaping that life by women who knew its gender constraints only too well". According to Sarah Elbert, Alcott created a new form of literature, one that took elements from Romantic children''s fiction and combined it with others from sentimental novels, resulting in a totally new format. Elbert argued that within Little Women can be found the first vision of the "All-American girl" and that her multiple aspects are embodied in the differing March sisters.

Little Women is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), which was originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. Alcott wrote the books rapidly over several months at the request of her publisher. The novel follows the lives of four sisters-Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March-detailing their passage from childhood to womanhood, and is loosely based on the author and her three sisters. Little Women was an immediate commercial and critical success, and readers demanded to know more about the characters. Alcott quickly completed a second volume, entitled Good Wives. It was also successful. The two volumes were issued in 1880 in a single work entitled Little Women. Alcott also wrote two sequels to her popular work, both of which also featured the March sisters: Little Men (1871) and Jo''s Boys (1886). Although Little Women was a novel for girls, it differed notably from the current writings for children, especially girls. The novel addressed three major themes: "domesticity, work, and true love, all of them interdependent and each necessary to the achievement of its heroine''s individual identity." Little Women "has been read as a romance or as a quest, or both. It has been read as a family drama that validates virtue over wealth", but also "as a means of escaping that life by women who knew its gender constraints only too well". According to Sarah Elbert, Alcott created a new form of literature, one that took elements from Romantic children''s fiction and combined it with others from sentimental novels, resulting in a totally new format. Elbert argued that within Little Women can be found the first vision of the "All-American girl" and that her multiple aspects are embodied in the differing March sisters.

Jo''s Boys, and How They Turned Out: A Sequel to "Little Men" is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott, first published in 1886. The novel is the final book in the unofficial Little Women trilogy. In it, Jo''s "children", now grown, are caught up in real world troubles.

A 14-year-old country girl, Polly Milton, visits her friend, Fanny Shaw, and her wealthy family in the city for the first time. Poor Polly is overwhelmed by the splendor and their urbanized, fashionable lifestyles, expensive clothes and other habits she has never been exposed to. Fanny''s friends reject her because of her different behavior and simple clothing, and Fan herself can''t help considering her unusual sometimes. However, Polly''s warmth, support and kindness eventually win the hearts of all, and her old-fashioned ways teach them a lesson.

Why buy our paperbacks? Standard Font size of 10 for all books High Quality Paper Fulfilled by Amazon Expedited shipping 30 Days Money Back Guarantee BEWARE of Low-quality sellers Don''t buy cheap paperbacks just to save a few dollars. Most of them use low-quality papers & binding. Their pages fall off easily. Some of them even use very small font size of 6 or less to increase their profit margin. It makes their books completely unreadable. How is this book unique? Unabridged (100% Original content) Font adjustments & biography included Illustrated About Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott "Eight Cousins, or The Aunt-Hill" was published in 1875 by American novelist Louisa May Alcott. It is the story of Rose Campbell, a lonely and sickly girl who has been recently orphaned and must now reside with her maiden great aunts, the matriarchs of her wealthy Boston family. When Rose''s guardian, Uncle Alec, returns from abroad, he takes over her care. Through his unorthodox theories about child-rearing, she becomes happier and healthier while finding her place in her family of seven boy cousins and numerous aunts and uncles. She also makes friends with Phebe, her aunts'' young housemaid, whose cheerful attitude in the face of poverty helps Rose to understand and value her own good fortune. Each chapter describes an adventure in Rose''s life as she learns to help herself and others make good choices. Rose must define for herself her role as the only woman of her generation in her family and as an heiress in Boston''s elite society.

Why buy our paperbacks? Standard Font size of 10 for all books High Quality Paper Fulfilled by Amazon Expedited shipping 30 Days Money Back Guarantee BEWARE of Low-quality sellers Don''t buy cheap paperbacks just to save a few dollars. Most of them use low-quality papers & binding. Their pages fall off easily. Some of them even use very small font size of 6 or less to increase their profit margin. It makes their books completely unreadable. How is this book unique? Unabridged (100% Original content) Font adjustments & biography included Illustrated About By An Old Fashioned Girl - Illustrated by Louisa May Alcott An Old Fashioned Girl is a novel by Louisa May Alcott.It was first serialised in the Merry''s Museum magazine between July and August in 1869 and consisted of only six chapters. For the finished product, however, Alcott continued the story from the chapter "Six Years Afterwards" and so it ended up with nineteen chapters in all. The book revolves around Polly Milton, the old-fashioned girl who titles the story. Polly visits her wealthy friend Fanny Shaw in the city and is overwhelmed by the fashionable and urban life they live--but also left out because of her "countrified" manners and outdated clothes.

"Christmas won''t be Christmas without any presents," grumbled Jo, lying on the rug. "It''s so dreadful to be poor!" sighed Meg, looking down at her old dress. "I don''t think it''s fair for some girls to have plenty of pretty things, and other girls nothing at all," added little Amy, with an injured sniff. "We''ve got Father and Mother, and each other," said Beth contentedly from her corner. The four young faces on which the firelight shone brightened at the cheerful words, but darkened again as Jo said sadly, "We haven''t got Father, and shall not have him for a long time." She didn''t say "perhaps never," but each silently added it, thinking of Father far away, where the fighting was. Nobody spoke for a minute; then Meg said in an altered tone, "You know the reason Mother proposed not having any presents this Christmas was because it is going to be a hard winter for everyone; and she thinks we ought not to spend money for pleasure, when our men are suffering so in the army. We can''t do much, but we can make our little sacrifices, and ought to do it gladly. But I am afraid I don''t," and Meg shook her head, as she thought regretfully of all the pretty things she wanted. "But I don''t think the little we should spend would do any good. We''ve each got a dollar, and the army wouldn''t be much helped by our giving that. I agree not to expect anything from Mother or you, but I do want to buy Undine and Sintran for myself. I''ve wanted it so long," said Jo, who was a bookworm. "I planned to spend mine in new music," said Beth, with a little sigh, which no one heard but the hearth brush and kettle-holder.

This carefully crafted ebook: “Jo''s Boys and How They Turned Out: A Sequel to "Little Men" (Unabridged)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This work is the third book in the Little Women trilogy by Louisa May Alcott, published in 1886. In the book Alcott returns to the familiar precincts of Plumfield. Ten years later, Jo''s pupils have started to make their way in the world, and they find themselves tested: Josie longs to be an actress; Emil, now a sailor, is shipwrecked; Dan, out West, lands in prison; Nat, studying music in Germany, is tempted into living beyond his means. Faced with new obstacles, they look back on the lessons learned at home and begin to appreciate the real value of their Plumfield education. Louisa May Alcott (1832 – 1888) was an American novelist best known as author of the novel Little Women and its sequels Little Men and Jo''s Boys. She was an advocate of abolition, women''s rights, and temperance.