Louisa May Alcott: A Personal Biography - 1st Simon & Schuster Paperback Edition

Description: Louisa May Alcott: A Personal Biography Trade Paperback, First Simon & Scchuster Edition, Illustrated Louisa May Alcott never intended to write Little Women. She had dismissed her publisher’s pleas for such a novel. Written out of necessity to support her family, the book had an astounding success that changed her life, a life which turned out very differently from that of her beloved heroine Jo March. Aspects of Alcott’s life, from the fateful meeting of her parents to her death, just two days after that of her father. Alcott’s stalwart educational vision, which led the Alcotts to relocate each time his progressive teaching went sour; her unsuccessful early attempts at serious literature, including Moods, which Henry James panned; her time as a Civil War nurse, when she contracted pneumonia and was treated with mercury-laden calomel, which would affect her health for the rest of her life; and her vibrant intellectual circle of writers and reformers, idealists who led the charge in support of antislavery, temperance, and women’s rights. Alcott’s independence defied the conventional wisdom, and her personal choices and literary legacy continue to inspire generations of women. A unique perspective to Louisa May Alcott’s life as a woman, a daughter, and a working writer. New, never read and in great condition. From a clean, non-smoking home. Questions ??? Contact me INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING done through Ebay’s Global Shipping Program Note: Color may vary some due to monitor settings

Price: 5.5 USD

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

End Time: 2024-09-01T00:32:08.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.13 USD