Louisa May Alcottová byla známá svým pronikavým pohledem na americkou společnost, zejména na postavení žen. Její díla se často zabývají tématy dospívání, nezávislosti a hledání vlastní identity v rámci omezujících společenských norem. Alcottová mistrně proplétá humor s vážnými úvahami, čímž vytváří postavy, které jsou hluboce lidské a rezonují s čtenáři napříč generacemi. Její styl je přímý a přístupný, přesto si zachovává literární hloubku.
Meg, Jo, Beth a malá Amy čekají s napětím i steskem na tatínka. Přesto jejich život není složen jen z trpného čekání. Naopak, děvčata prožívají mnohá dobrodružství, čelí i nástrahám, které pramení z dospívání. Jejich cesty se na čas rozdělí, aby se opětovně sešly v rodinném kruhu. Slavný americký román, který vychází v Čechách poprvé kompletní, vypráví příběh čtyř sester. Román se odehrává během občanské války (Severu proti Jihu)
Jazyková úroveň B1 - B2. Podle příběhu Louisy May Alcottové.
In Little Women; or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, four sisters learn of love, identity, sacrifice, and generosity in a coming-of-age story cherished by generations of readers.American writer Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) based her fictional March family and their home on her own childhood in Concord, Massachusetts. An instant success, Little Women has often been adapted for stage and screen. More than 150 years after its initial publication in 1868, Alcott's novel continues to invite reflection and reimagination from modern readers.
A beautiful unabridged 150th Anniversary Edition with 200 original illustrations and a Foreword by Alice L. George entitled "Why Little Women Endures 150 Years Later." Little Women was originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This edition contains both volumes. It follows the lives of the four March sisters--Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy-- from childhood to womanhood and is loosely based on the author and her three sisters. Although Little Women was a novel for girls, it differed notably from the current writings for children, especially girls. The book was an immediate commercial and critical success and has since been adapted for cinema, TV, Broadway and even the opera.
This is the classic story of the four March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. Their story of their loves, problems and adventures is sometimes sad, often funny, but always charming.
This beautiful collectible edition includes Louisa May Alcott's most famous classic, Little Women', as well as the sequels, Little Men' and `Jo's Boys'.
Drawing from her own childhood, Louisa May Alcott's series features the lives of four sisters navigating the challenges of growing up. The narratives delve into themes of romance, family dynamics, and societal expectations, emphasizing the importance of virtue over material wealth. With a rich portrayal of character development and emotional depth, these classics reflect the trials and triumphs of womanhood in the 19th century, captivating readers with their timeless relevance and heartfelt storytelling.
