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Louisa May Alcott: This Pilgrim's Progress

Jun 9, 1998 - © Susan Jensen

However sentimental Louisa's tales may be, it is evident that her life was anything but ideal. The Marches were created partly from real life, but mostly from imagination. Still, the characters breathe and live, and are wholly unforgettable. Louisa's skill at storytelling made her one of America's most famous women. Her courage and willingness to shoulder her burdens make her a woman to be admired.

Note: There are several books available on Louisa May Alcott. Norma Johnston's Louisa May: The World and Works of Louisa May Alcott (Macmillian, 1991) is an easy-to-read biography. In addition, there are many web sites dedicated to her life and works. While I have found several to be inaccessible, All Alcott (listed with my links) is the best I have found.

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