The beloved author begins a love affair that would threaten her writing career--and inspire the story of Jo and Laurie in "Little Women."

Traces the life of the nineteenth-century American author who wrote "Little Women" and its sequels.

Traces the life of the well-known author of "Little Women", examining events prior to and following her emergence as a prominent American writer.

"Hospital Sketches" by Louisa May Alcott stands as a poignant testament to the human spirit amidst the turmoil of the American Civil War. This slim yet powerful volume encapsulates Alcott's firsthand experiences as a nurse, weaving together a collection of vivid narratives that offer an unfiltered glimpse into the stark realities of wartime hospitals and the resilient souls who inhabited them. In this autobiographical work, Alcott paints a vivid...

Louisa May Alcott has problems--her mother is taking a job over a hundred miles away to earn some money, leaving to it to Louisa to care for the family, her father refuses to work for money, a fugitive slave is seeking refuge in their house, and a slave catcher has been murdered, making the Underground Railroad much more dangerous.

Publisher Annotation: Sharp and subversive, this delightfully messy YA rom-com offers a sly wink to the classic Little Women, as teenage Jo Porter rebels against living in the shadow of her literary namesake.

As the beloved classic celebrates its 150th anniversary, discover the story of the novel that captured the imaginations of generations of girls.

A history of women's achievement in America examines the 400-year history of American women's inspiring accomplishments and victories. America enters the world of nations, 1889-1912. This program discusses Jane Addams founding Hull House; Nellie Bly, Mary Cassatt, Ida B. Wells, Gertrude Pridgett (Ma Rainey), Isadora Duncan, and the founding of the Girl Scouts of America by Juliette Gordon. Women speak out, 1852-1885. This program discusses the writers...