Collected Works of Louisa May Alcott

Step into the enchanting world of Louisa May Alcott, one of America's most beloved authors, with this comprehensive collection of her timeless works. From the heartwarming tales of the March sisters in "Little Women" to the adventurous spirit of "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys", this anthology brings together Alcott's most cherished stories in one beautifully curated volume.



Born in 1832, Alcott's life was a rich tapestry of experiences that deeply influenced her writing. Raised in the intellectually vibrant communities of Boston and Concord, Massachusetts, she was surrounded by literary luminaries such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. Despite facing financial hardships, Alcott's determination and passion for storytelling led her to create works that have captivated readers for generations.



This collection not only includes her famous novels but also features lesser-known gems and her early writing under the pseudonym A. M. Barnard. Each piece showcases Alcott's unique ability to weave compelling narratives with strong, independent characters and themes of family, love, and resilience.



Celebrate the enduring legacy of Louisa May Alcott with this definitive collection. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering her work for the first time, these stories will inspire, entertain, and leave a lasting impression:



Little Women - Little Men - Little Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - An Old-Fashioned Girl - Jo's Boys - Eight Cousins - Rose in Bloom: Her Life, Letters, and Journals - Jack and Jill - Flower Fables - A Modern Cinderella; Or, The Little Old Shoe, and Other Stories - Hospital Sketches - Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power - The Mysterious Key and What It Opened - A Garland for Girls - Under the Lilacs - The Abbot's Ghost, or Maurice Treherne's Temptation: A Christmas Story - Work: A Story of Experience - Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag - - Kitty's Class Day and Other Stories - Comic Tragedies - The Louisa Alcott Reader: a Supplementary Reader for the Fourth Year of School - Pauline's Passion and Punishment - Spinning-Wheel Stories - Moods - Eight Cousins - Marjorie's Three Gifts - Lulu's Library - The Candy Country - Rose in Bloom - Silver Pitchers: and Independence, a Centennial Love Story - Mountain-Laurel and Maidenhair - May Flowers - On Picket Duty, and Other Tales . etc.



Louisa May Alcott, 1832-1888, was an American novelist and poet, best known for her classic children's novel, "Little Women". Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, Alcott was raised in a family deeply involved in the transcendentalist movement. Her father, Amos Bronson Alcott, was a noted educator and philosopher, and her mother, Abigail May, was a social worker.



Growing up in Boston and Concord, Massachusetts, Louisa was surrounded by influential intellectuals such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Despite the intellectual environment, her family faced financial difficulties, which led Louisa to start working at an early age. She took on various jobs, including teaching and sewing, but found her true passion in writing.



Alcott began her literary career writing under the pen name A. M. Barnard, producing sensational stories that often featured strong, independent female characters. Her experiences as a nurse during the American Civil War inspired her to write "Hospital Sketches" (1863), which brought her initial recognition.



The publication of "Little Women" in 1868 marked a turning point in her career. The novel, based on her own childhood experiences with her three sisters, was an immediate success and remains a beloved classic today¹. Alcott continued the story of the March family in sequels such as "Little Men" (1871) and "Jo's Boys" (1886).



Throughout her life, Alcott was an advocate for women's rights and abolitionism. She never married and remained dedicated to her family and her writing until her death in 1888.