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LoC No.: 14017126

Title: Little Women Letters from the House of Alcott

Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Ernest Schaal, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Little Women: Letters from the House of Alcott" by Jessie Bonstelle and Marian De Forest is a historical collection of letters and reflections written in the early 20th century. This work provides insights into the childhood and domestic life of the famous Alcott sisters—Anna, Louisa (the beloved Jo), Elizabeth, and May—who were immortalized in Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, "Little Women." It emphasizes the deep familial bonds and influences that shaped their characters and lives, showcasing how their upbringing in a unique household fostered creativity and resilience. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the Alcott family's real-life experiences, highlighting the profound connection between them and their father, Bronson Alcott, a philosopher and educator. It contrasts the sentiment expressed by theatergoers who doubted the authenticity of the Alcott's family life with the truth of their existence, showcasing how the idyllic home Louisa created in her writing was indeed based on her own family dynamics. Through the gathering of letters and reflections, the authors aim to unveil the spiritual companionship within the family, illustrating that these intimate records ultimately belong to a broader literary heritage that can inspire future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Bonstelle, Jessie, 1872?-1932

Editor: De Forest, Marian, -1935

EBook No.: 34106

Published: Oct 20, 2010

Downloads: 174

Language: English

Subject: Alcott family

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 14017126

Title: Little Women Letters from the House of Alcott

Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Ernest Schaal, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Little Women: Letters from the House of Alcott" by Jessie Bonstelle and Marian De Forest is a historical collection of letters and reflections written in the early 20th century. This work provides insights into the childhood and domestic life of the famous Alcott sisters—Anna, Louisa (the beloved Jo), Elizabeth, and May—who were immortalized in Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, "Little Women." It emphasizes the deep familial bonds and influences that shaped their characters and lives, showcasing how their upbringing in a unique household fostered creativity and resilience. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the Alcott family's real-life experiences, highlighting the profound connection between them and their father, Bronson Alcott, a philosopher and educator. It contrasts the sentiment expressed by theatergoers who doubted the authenticity of the Alcott's family life with the truth of their existence, showcasing how the idyllic home Louisa created in her writing was indeed based on her own family dynamics. Through the gathering of letters and reflections, the authors aim to unveil the spiritual companionship within the family, illustrating that these intimate records ultimately belong to a broader literary heritage that can inspire future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Bonstelle, Jessie, 1872?-1932

Editor: De Forest, Marian, -1935

EBook No.: 34106

Published: Oct 20, 2010

Downloads: 174

Language: English

Subject: Alcott family

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.