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The story tells how Rose, who has been recently orphaned and must now reside with her maiden great aunts, one of the most winning heroines in juvenile fiction, and her seven boy cousins, get into scrapes, mischief and all kinds of fun. Like many of Alcotts books for young people, this story sometimes takes a high moral tone, too.

Silver Pitchers is a collection of nine short stories by famous American authoress Louisa May Alcott. Most of the tales deal with young girls and their early love affairs, but do not lack the moralistic touch of the author. Included are Silver Pitchers, Annas Whim, Transcendental Wild Oats, The Romance of a Summer Day, My Rococo Watch, By the River, Lettys Tramp, Scarlet Stockings and Independence: A Centennial Love Story.

This book purports to be a record of the adventures of a spirited maiden, who served her country in the hospital with the same cheerful spirit New England girls are noted for manifesting at home. The sketches are almost a literal reproduction of Louisa May Alcotts letters to her family and were hastily written, and with little regard to literary execution, but they are fresh and original, and, still more, they are true, and they appeared at just the time the public wanted them. Every heart was longing to hear not only from field and camp, but from the hospitals, where sons and brothers were tenderly cared for. The generous, hopeful spirit with which Miss Alcott entered into the work was recognized as that which animated the brave corps of women who answered so promptly to their countrys call, and every loyal and loving heart vibrated in unison with the strings she touched so skillfully.

Morning-Glories, And Other Stories is another collection of short stories, all of them written by the author of Little Women, Louisa May Alcott. The stories are mainly intended for young readers, but are also very charming for adults. Among the included tales are works like A Song for a Christmas Tree, Morning-Glories, The Rose Family, Poppys Pranks and many more.

This classic story of the March family women and their lives in New England during the Civil War has remained enduringly popular since its publication in 1868. Poor, argumentative, loving, and optimistic, the March sisters struggle to supplement their family''s meager income and realize their own dreams. This highly autobiographical novel shows us women who are strong-minded and independent in their determination to control their own destiny. The introduction to this edition provides a fascinating history of the Alcotts, and a biographical history of Louisa Alcott''s own struggles as a writer. ''this children''s novel for all ages is vivid from the very first sentence. ... a children''s classic ... lovers of the book will find Valerie Alderson''s informed and enthusiastic introduction a valuable bonus, especially about the closely autobiographical nature of the book.'' The Observer Review

Clásico de la literatura juvenil, en la colección Nuevo Auriga. Texto abreviado, para facilitar la lectura de los más jóvenes.

Una historia universal, que ha fascinado a generaciones de lectoras y lectores durante más de ciento cincuenta años.Mujercitas,el clásico de Louisa May Alcott ambientado en la guerra de Secesión, fue publicado en Estados Unidos en 1868. Han pasado mas de ciento cincuenta años desde entonces, pero la complicidad de las cuatro hermanas March, que resumen el espiritu critico de una epoca en sus gestos y palabras, sigue siendo fuente de inspiracion y disfrute para las generaciones de lectoras y lectores que se asoman por primera vez a las paginas de esta fascinante obra.La introduccion de esta edicion esta firmada por Elaine Showalter, catedratica de la Universidad de Princeton y una de las voces mas representativas de la critica literaria feminista, quien aqui analiza en detalle las influencias de Alcott y el impacto deMujercitas en la obra de escritoras de la talla de Simone de Beauvoir, Joyce Carol Oates y Cinthya Ozick.Sobre la obra:Hay un libro en el que crei ver reflejado mi futuro:Mujercitas, de Louisa May Alcott... Yo queria a toda costa ser Jo, la intelectual. Compartia con ella el rechazo a las tareas domesticas y el amor por los libros. Jo escribia, y para imitarla empece mis primeros cuentos cortos.Simone de Beauvoir,Memorias de una joven formalHalle consuelo en los libros. Curiosamente, fue Louisa May Alcott conMujercitasquien me procuro una perspectiva positiva de mi destino como mujer.Patti Smith,Eramos unos niñosHasta que no lo lei no fui consciente de que las novelas que tanto me gustaban tenian un autor, y que ese autor podia ser una chica. Recuerdo que entonces viviamos en Palma de Mallorca. Yo tenia nueve años. Jo March escribia relatos y yo tambien queria hacerlo. Fue entonces cuando empezo todo.Elvira LindoMujercitasesta en la genealogia que intenta construir una epica de lo intimo. [...] La literatura no solo representa la realidad, tambien la construye, y esa es una de las razones por las que estaria bien releerMujercitascon sentido critico: nos estariamos releyendo a nosotras mismas.Marta SanzUna oportunidad maravillosa para viajar hasta este memorable hogar del siglo XIX en el que, a pesar del dolor, nunca falta un trozo de pastel caliente y un hombro amigo sobre el que llorar tus penas.Cecilia Frias,El CulturalUn precioso libro a la altura del mas vivo recuerdo de un lector nostalgico, y lo bastante atractivo para fidelizar a una generacion de nuevos lectores que no se hayan acercado al titulo con anterioridad.Sonsoles Sanchez-Reyes Peñamaria,Zenda LibrosUn inspirador clasico para inquietas adolescentes [...], de rabiosa actualidad.Andrea Aguilar,El PaisA los nombres de las heroinas deMujercitasles ha pasado lo mismo que a los Beatles. Siguen ahi porque ya son parte de lo que fuimos y somos.Cristina Fernandez Cubas, escritoraEl mejor retrato de lo que significa crecer.Pilar Reyes, editoraDespues de leerMujercitasera imposible no querer ser escritora, leer en voz alta, vender el pelo y entregar el dinero a una buena causa.Pilar Adon, escritoraHay que leerMujercitasal menos dos veces en la vida: de joven, y de mayor.Elena Ramirez, editoraEstas ...

The complete collection of the March Family Saga containing the books Little Women, Good Wives, Little Men and Jos Boys.

The everyday and the domestic events of the four sisters, Margaret, Josephine, Elizabeth and Amy happened during the year of absence of their father, in the army during the Civil War.

Jo, who grew up and got married, founded a school where the couple take care of the child entrusted. Through the eyes of twelve year old Nat, we will meet the many residents and witness the non-conventional teaching methods. Remember, the battles of pillows are permitted only on Saturdays!

Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love. Then theres tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer. Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first, and finally theres Amy, the youngest and most precocious. Together they are the March sisters. Even though money is short, times are tough and their father is away at war, their infectious sense of fun sweeps everyone up in their adventures including Laurie, the boy next door. And through sisterly squabbles, their happy times and sad ones too, the sisters discover that growing up is sometimes very hard to do. Little Women is read by Kate Harper.

Little Women is a timeless classic. But Louisa May Alcott´s first draft_before her editor sunk his teeth into it_was even better. Now the original text has at last been exhumed. In this uncensored version, the March girls learn some biting lessons, transforming from wild girls into little women_just as their friends and neighbors transform into vicious, bloodthirsty werewolves!