| Description |
894 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. |
| Series |
The Library of America ; 256 |
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Library of America ; 256.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
"After the success of Little Women, Louisa May Alcott brought her genius for characterization and eye for detail to a series of revolutionary novels and stones remarkable for their forthright assertion of women's rights. In the largely autobiographical Work: A Story of Experience, twenty-one-war-old orphan Christie Devon announces 'a new Declaration of Independence' and pursues economic self-sufficiency through a variety of jobs: servant, actress, governess, companion, and seamstress, among others. Eight Cousins and its sequel Rose in Bloom follow the fate of Rose Campbell, another orphan, who with the benefit of a progressive education charts her own course to fulfillment and love. All three novels are presented with art from the original editions and supplemented by seven rare stories and public letters--two restored to print tor the first time in more than a century--as well as notes identifying the many allusions, quotations, and autobiographical episodes."--Publisher's description. |
| Contents |
Work: A Story of Experience (1873)-- Eight Cousins; or, The Aunt-Hill (1875) -- Rose in Bloom: A Sequel to "Eight Cousins" (1876) -- Other writings. Address of the Republican women of Massachusetts -- Kate's choice -- How I went out to service -- Women's part in the Concord celebration -- Letter to the Woman's Journal, June 29, 1876 -- Anna's whim -- My girls. |
| Subject |
Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888.
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Women novelists, American -- 19th century.
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American literature -- 19th century.
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| Added Author |
Cheever, Susan, editor.
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| Added Title |
Works. Selections
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Work ; Eight cousins ; Rose in bloom ; Stories and other writings |
| ISBN |
1598533061 (hardback : alkaline paper) |
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9781598533064 (hardback : alkaline paper) |
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