Louisa May Alcott

In Louisa May Alcott, the extraordinary woman behind the beloved American classic Little Women is revealed as never before.

A fresh, modern take on the remarkable Louisa May Alcott, Harriet Reisen's vivid biography explores the author's life in the context of her works, many of which are to some extent autobiographical. Although Alcott secretly wrote pulp fiction, harbored radical abolitionist views, and served as a Civil War nurse, her novels went on to sell more copies than those of Herman Melville and Henry James.

Stories and details culled from Alcott's journals, together with revealing letters to family, friends, and publishers, plus recollections of her famous contemporaries provide the basis for this lively account of the author's classic rags-to-riches tale--a perfect gift for fans of Little Women.

Author: Harriet Reisen
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Published: 10/26/2010
Pages: 464
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780312658878

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.8
Point Value: 22
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 134975 / Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women

About the Author

Harriet Reisen has written dramatic and historical scripts for PBS and HBO, including a recent PBS documentary on Louisa May Alcott. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and son.