Little Women (illustrated Collector's Edition)
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About This Novel
"Little Women" is the representative work of Louisa May Alcott. It was first published in 1868. It is a realistic novel describing family life and female growth. The story is set during the American Civil War in the 19th century and tells the story of the four March sisters - Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy - as they faced poverty, responsibility, love and ideals. The novel is partly based on Alcott's own life experiences, especially the character of Joe, which is often seen as a reflection of the author himself. Qiao longs to be a writer, has an independent personality, and is unwilling to be bound by traditional female roles. She represents the gradually awakening female consciousness of that era. Although the language of the novel is simple and the plot is mostly ordinary life, it delicately displays the emotions between family members, the personality differences between sisters and their support for each other. It also reveals the multiple roles of women in society and family. The work has been loved by readers since its publication and is considered one of the most important coming-of-age novels in American literature. It has also had a profound impact on female literary creation in later generations.
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