Genre
Coming-of-age fiction
Little Women
A beloved family classic about becoming yourself.
Details
Subgenre
Domestic novel
Original publication
1868
Original publisher
Roberts Brothers
Pages
759
Format
Paperback, hardcover and ebook editions
Language
English
Setting
Massachusetts during and after the American Civil War
ISBN
9780147514011
Original title
Little Women
About the book
The March sisters grow through work, art, love, disappointment and ambition while trying to become good and independent women.
A warm recommendation for readers who want family, sisterhood, creativity, growing up and a classic with emotional generosity.
Each March sister offers a different route through ambition, duty, imagination and love.
It is ideal for readers asking for comfort, family bonds, creative women and a classic with both sweetness and spine.
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