Louisa May Alcott: 519 books

A brilliant tale of deceit and treachery. It relates how Jean Muir a lovely and modest governess wrecks havoc in the lives of her employers. All the men covet her while the women are livid with jealousy. The surprise ending reveals Muir's ulterior motive behind her daring scheme. Outstanding book in which Alcott voices her feminist beliefs through a strong female protagonist. Compelling!

These stories were written for my own amusement during a period of enforced seclusion. The flowers which were my solace and pleasure suggested titles for the tales and gave an interest to the work. If my girls find a little beauty or sunshine in these common blossoms, their old friend will not have made her Garland in vain.L.M. Alcott., September, 1887.

Short collection of short pieces, set during the Civil War. Besides the title piece, The King of Clubs and the Queen of Hearts, The Cross On the Old Church Tower, and The Death of John (labelled a true story) are included. Although quite dated, this collection will remind the reader of Alcott's...

Rimasta orfana, Rose va a vivere presso l'affollata 'Collina delle zie', attorniata da una schiera di cugini maschi e da numerosi parenti che conosce appena. Sotto l'occhio vigile dello zio Alec, la tredicenne non solo impara a fare ciò che è meglio per sè e per quanti le stanno attorno, ma anche...

Sweet, heartfelt, and old-fashioned poems give a glimpse into Alcott's father.

Another L. M. Alcott classic, a story that paints a picture of a friendship springing up in the country.

Il primo volume, che apre la raccolta divisa in sei tomi e intitolata La borsa delle cianfrusaglie di zia Jo, contiene racconti brevi scritti tra il 1872 e il 1882. Anche se non è stato del tutto confermato, ogni storia aveva l’intento di intrattenere i nipoti della Alcott. Appare chiaro, però,...

Deborah Wilder, detta Debby, ha diciotto anni e ha sempre vissuto in campagna; ha la testa sulle spalle e non si preoccupa dei formalismi della buona società. Un’estate riceve un invito per passare una vacanza al mare con la zia Pen, la quale spera così di farle incontrare un buon partito, tra...

Virginie, ballerina nemmeno diciottenne, vuole approfittare della propria bellezza per conquistare un buon partito e trasformarsi in una rispettabile dama dell’alta società. Commette tuttavia un errore fatale quando si promette in matrimonio a due pretendenti: uno di loro, infatti, decide di sbarazzarsi...

Il terzo volume della serie, divisa in sei tomi e intitolata La borsa delle cianfrusaglie di zia Jo, contiene dieci racconti brevi: Cupido e Bon-Bon, Mirtillo, L’ospedale di Nelly, La squadra della nonna, I grembiuli magici, Il piano della mamma, La scelta di Kate, Le creature di muschio, Gli amici...

First published in 1873, Alcott's semi-autobiographical novel follows the life experiences of Christie Devon, which begin before and conclude after the American Civil War. An enthusiastic, well-rounded, and independently-minded young woman, she sets out from her uncle's house determined to find meaningful...

In this charming short-story Alcott has presented the lessons of life for juvenile readers as well as for elders. Propounding on the blessings of hard work and stability in the face of adversity she presents her message through the cheerful personality of the young protagonist. Enticing!

In 1876, the American centennial, Alcott published this collection of nine short stories.  The title refers to two of them:  “Silver Pitchers,” in which three popular young women take an unpopular stance against alcohol, and “Independence,” in which two young lovers, John and Dolly, must chart their own course despite the interference of their families.

In the fourth and final book in the quartet, the boys from Plumfield have grown-up, but young men face as many troubles as children do, and they are all still "Jo's boys" Jo's Boys follows the progress of the Plumfield Boys (Jo Bhaer's idyllic school), 10 years later. Now college...