The Giants of Literature - Series by Louisa May Alcott

e-artnow presents to you the complete novels by one of the greatest writers of English literature... moree-artnow presents to you the complete novels by one of the greatest writers of English literature. This edition Little WomenGood WivesLittle MenJo's BoysMoodsThe Mysterious Key and What It OpenedAn Old Fashioned Girl A Story of ExperienceEight Cousins; or, The Aunt-HillRose in A Sequel to Eight CousinsUnder the LilacsJack and A Village StoryBehind a Mask, or a Woman's PowerThe Abbot's Ghost, Or Maurice Treherne's TemptationA Modern MephistophelesPauline's Passion and PunishmentLouisa May Her Life, Letters, and JournalsLouisa May Alcott is one of the greatest American novelists, short story writer and poet best known as the author of the classic Little Women and its sequels Little Men and Jo's Boys. Alcott was an abolitionist and a feminist. Raised in New England by her transcendentalist parents, she 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. Alcott's family suffered from financial difficulties, and while she worked to help support the family from an early age, she also sought an outlet in writing. She began to receive critical success for her writing in the 1860s. This collection includes the complete novels of the iconic American author, as well as the book about her life. less

Louisa May The Complete Novels' gathers the seminal works of one of America's most cherished authors in a single, monumental volume. This comprehensive collection showcases Alcott's remarkable range, presenting her beloved classics like 'Little Women' and its sequels, alongside lesser-known works such as 'A Modern Mephistopheles' and 'Behind a Mask, or a Woman's Power... moreLouisa May The Complete Novels' gathers the seminal works of one of America's most cherished authors in a single, monumental volume. This comprehensive collection showcases Alcott's remarkable range, presenting her beloved classics like 'Little Women' and its sequels, alongside lesser-known works such as 'A Modern Mephistopheles' and 'Behind a Mask, or a Woman's Power.' Crafted with a blend of earnest didacticism and captivating storytelling, these narratives underscore Alcott's adeptness at exploring social and personal themes within the constraints of nineteenth-century literary style. The compendium is not only a testament to Alcott's versatility in prose but also provides a seamless journey through the evolution of her literary context and the domestic realities of her era.Louisa May Alcott's own history is deeply interwoven with the fabric of her novels, reflecting her life's triumphs and challenges as she navigated an era of constraint for women. An ardent abolitionist and feminist, Alcott's experiences and convictions breathe life into her characters, infusing her works with a realism that resonates with her advocacy for social reform. The daughter of transcendentalist educators, she was immersed in a milieu of intellectual brilliance, with influences from figures such as Emerson and Thoreau. Alcott's dedication to her craft and her astute observations of the societal milieu culminated in literature that serves as both a mirror and a beacon, exploring themes of womanhood, morality, and the passion of the human spirit.This definitive edition is an essential acquisition for both admirers of Alcott's work and those new to her storytelling prowess. The collection offers readers a lens into the heart of the nineteenth-century American experience, woven with threads of timeless issues. Educators, scholars, and literary enthusiasts will find 'Louisa May The Complete Novels' an invaluable resource for study and pleasure, an enduring testament to Alcott's legacy, and an invitation to ponder the endurance of her insights into human nature and societal progress. less