Alcott has been portrayed as a spinster who wrote romanticized novels about her family. In reality, she was a multi-dimensional feminist who remained single by choice.

Dec 30, 2009 - Catie Watson

Louisa May Alcott uses themes and references to the German legend of Faust in her novel A Long Fatal Love Chase.

May 20, 2009 - Melissa Howard

The life of celebrated author Louisa May Alcott is examined through interviews and recreations.

Dec 13, 2009 - Francine Brokaw

Louisa May Alcott's 1868 perennial classic Little Women remains so popular due to its naturalistic style, offering a prose that blooms on every page.

Dec 28, 2010 - Chris Saliba

José Martí's admiration for Louisa May Alcott also points to America's originality in literature and the thirst to read for wholehearted answers.

Apr 14, 2011 - Egberto Almenas

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.

Jun 17, 2009 - Jackie Slevin

Biography and novels of Louisa May Alcott, American author of children's books.

Dec 4, 2008 - Tel Asiado

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.

Jun 27, 2008 - Melissa Howard

This is an analysis of Jean Muir, the main character in Louisa May Alcottt's "Behind a Mask," one of her lesser known works.

Mar 1, 2012 - Stetson Thacker

The touching story of the poor but happy March sisters proves to be quite the page-turner, and surprisingly hilarious.

Jan 4, 2011 - Leslie Dunnett

Louisa May Alcott's Little Women has been criticized for presenting harmful gendered stereotypes. Instead, we seek out the feminist theory in Alcott.

Feb 19, 2011 - Marla Holt

This is the second of a series of articles that investigates the use of sexuality as a weapon against patriarchal oppression.

May 8, 2012 - Stetson Thacker

Sin and man's perception of evil is a theme that is the focus of many of Hawthorne's works, including three of his most famous short stories.

Jan 15, 2012 - Vickie Britton

This article provides some helpful tips for teachers grading college level fiction writing assignments.

Feb 13, 2010 - Marilyn Michaud

To write a good short story that gives readers an enjoyable reading experience, aspiring writers may consider a few ideas for characterization and plot development.

Nov 28, 2009 - Michelle Wright

When an author makes a sale of a short story, he or she will receive a contract which should clearly state what kind of rights the publisher is being allowed to use.

Aug 9, 2008 - Vickie Britton

The technique of foreshadowing is critical to the success of a short story. Discover ten ways to create it.

Aug 28, 2009 - Anita Saran

A short story is an experience that has an effect on the reader. To analyze or write an essay about a short story, the reader needs to know how to experience the story.

Feb 4, 2010 - Leah Abramovitz

The best short stories in American literature are often not the most widely anthologized. In fiction collections, often the best stories lurk behind the popular stories.

Oct 2, 2009 - William Litton

It is hard to catch a reader's attention so that they keep reading your story. There are a few tools a writer can employ to increase the chances of that happening.

Mar 12, 2010 - Michael Young