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Louisa May Alcott Biography and Novels
Biography and novels of Louisa May Alcott, American author of children's books.
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The Horoscope of Louisa May Alcott
Author Louisa May Alcott was one of the best-selling authors of the nineteenth century. A study of her horoscope reveals literary talent and a close-knit family.
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Autobiography in Little Women
A close look at the characters in Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women reveals the relational structure of the author's own life.
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Alcott: A Modern Cinderella with Flowers
short biographical sketch of Louisa May Alcott with links for online texts and biographical studies. Alcott was born in Germantown, PA but spent most of her life split between Concord and Boston. Recognized for Little Women, Alcott also wrote gothic potboilers under the psuedoymn of A M Barnard. Although her books present an idealism of the domestic woman, she, herself was a feminist and resented the stereotyping of women as domestic animals.
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Short Stories by Louisa May Alcott
A touching collection of stories about Christmas benevolence and love by the classic American author Louisa May Alcott.
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Little Women
Little Women is one of the most popular American novels of all time and its longevity shows no signs of waning.
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The Quiet Little Woman
A sweet, simple, short story by the popular author of the perennial favorite Little Women.
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Review of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott wrote her classic novel Little Women to make money. However, her practical purpose for writing the book doesn't diminish its charm for today's reader.
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Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott was determined that her she would be rich and famous when she grew up. Her goal was to take her family out of the poverty that they lived in when she was growing up. Louisa left us a great legacy for short stories and books, the best-known being, <i>Little Women.</i>
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Female Writer Becomes Family Financial Supporter
The book based on four sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, is reflective of Alcott's own life growing up. She idealized her father, Amos Bronson Alcott.
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Louisa May Alcott: This Pilgrim's Progress
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Faust, Mephistopheles, and Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott uses themes and references to the German legend of Faust in her novel A Long Fatal Love Chase.
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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
When you read Little Women as a young Canadian, a lot of it goes over your head.
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Louisa May Alcott
She was born on the 333rd day of the year. She has had books on the bestseller list for over 100 years. And she has a crater on Venus named after her. Who is she? Conme find out.
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"Little Women," Big Ideas!
How "Little Women," influenced women readers of the time, and this autobiography of Louisa May Alcott became one of America's most popular classics.
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Making It Home: Amy March's 1860s Bedroom
Recreate the taste and style of <i>Little Women</i> heroine Amy March.
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Showtime Gives Internet Series a "Whirl"
A look at Showtime's new web-based animated series; CBS gives 12 series an early renewal; This Week in TV History; TV Viewing Recommendations for the week.
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The Tempest and A Long Fatal Love Chase
Louisa May Alcott uses themes and references from William Shakespeare's play The Tempest in her novel A Long Fatal Love Chase.
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A Review of A Long Fatal Love Chase
Written under Alcott's alias A. M. Barnard, A Long Fatal Love Chase is a thrilling and modern story.
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Literature in a Long Fatal Love Chase
Louisa May Alcott pulls references and names from history, literature and mythology for her hastily organized novel, A Long Fatal Love Chase.
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Little Men, Little Time
Canadian-made "Little Men" has just had it's series premiere in Canada, but it looks like the show may not be long for this world.
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Sequel Success
Very few classic authors wrote sequels to their work, while many recent authors have written a Part II for the books we grew up with. What makes a sequel a success -vs- a flop?
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A-G Famous American Literature
A guide to often noted novelists, playwrights, and songwriters of the USA...Following the literary influences on the formation of the "American Dream."
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Book Review - March
Louisa Mae Alcott's "Little Women" tells the story of the March women during the Civil War period, but what were Mr. March's experiences during that turbulent time?
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Characters in A Long Fatal Love Chase
Louisa May Alcott's novel, A Long Fatal Love Chase, has a large cast of characters. The main characters are discussed here.
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Christmas Little Women Style
Get off the consumer bandwagon and celebrate Christmas like Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March from Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, Little Women.
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Minor Characters in A Long Fatal Love Chase
Louisa May Alcott's novel, A Long Fatal Love Chase, has many characters. The minor characters who complicate or assist in Rosamond's flight are discussed here.
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More Literature in A Long Fatal Love Chase
Louisa May Alcott pulls references and names from history, literature and mythology for her hastily organized novel, A Long Fatal Love Chase.
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Classics for Girls: Nancy Drew to Little House
The series of books presented here are guaranteed to excite young women. Plus they hold memories for generations of moms and grandmas.
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K-O Classic Children's Literature
Adventure and misadventure, fantasy and fairy tale, monsters and mystery...growing up isn't easy, but some story from this guide suits the sympathies of any child.
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All-American Operas
Quick -- name American operas based on American literature. There's more to this subject than you might think!
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Authors Who Steal Away Our Hearts At Christmas!
Celebrate the holiday season by reading Christmas stories by classic writers! This article discusses the author's desire to put together a book class which includes well-known, and not so well-known Christmas stories by a few of the great authors of our time.
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Christmas Quotes from Great Writers
Famous great writers quoted for their Christmas thoughts and sentiments.
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Hope Quotes and Sayings
Inspirational quotes about hope are great for a greeting card, a poem, a scrapbook, or as an email signature. These hope quotes include themes of wisdom and optimism.
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Inspirational Christmas Stories to Read Together
Stories about the spirit of Christmas are always popular. Get your family together for an evening of reading these Christmas specials, or sit down with a Christmas DVD.
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New England Cemeteries
An article about the old graveyards of Massachusetts where the headstones tell much about the deceased and their habits, foibles and reputations.
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American Folklore
Folklore spans every continent and people. But few think of America as having a good body of folktales.
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Dorothea Dix, a Battlefield Angel
Approximately two thousand women, North and South, served as volunteer nurses in military hospitals during the American Civil War.
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Games and Toys for the Gifted
Somewhere along the way, some adults have concluded that gifted children are far too sophisticated to need play time, when in fact everyone needs a little fun and games.
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Classic Authors: Nathaniel Hawthorne
A brief biography of Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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Household Words and Catherine Beecher- PART THREE
The completion of the article about Catherine Beecher.
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Homeschool Children Go Down in History
Ten homeschool students through the years have proven the effectiveness of their alternate schooling style.
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10 Must-See Christmas Movies
For a Christmas the whole family can enjoy, these recommended Christmas movies are a delightful, relaxing, warm indoor activity.
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Book Chronicles Oldest Concord, MA Families
The earliest families of Concord, MA are outlined in an 1887 book that was reprinted by Heritage Books in 1995. The major families covered are listed here.
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BOOK REVIEW - Amazing Women of the Civil War - by Webb Garrison
Book Review on "Amazing Women of the Civil War" by Webb Garrison
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CTV Loses Another Series
Another recent series to be wiped off the CTV canvas is the period sudser <i>Little Men</i>, a Canadian-production affiliated with the US's family-oriented PAX network.
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Homeschooling Methods
You know you are going to homeschool. Now, which homeschooling method will you use: unschooling, traditional, or eclectic? Confused about methods? Read on!
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Pen Names
Many authors choose to write under several different names or pseudonyms. Sometimes, the discovery comes as a surprise to the reader.
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Read Yourself to Another World
Gives a few "Great" book titles that children would enjoy reading during the summer.
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Unitarian Universalism - A Compromise for Many
Why the Unitarian Universalist church my be the answer many interfaith couples are seeking.
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