{"product_id":"little-women-9789354406300","title":"Little Women","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Wealth is certainly a most desirable thing, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ebut poverty has its sunny side . . .\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's Christmas time . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe March family has fallen on bad times after the father lost their money. The four March sisters--the nearly perfect 'little woman' Meg, the tomboyish Jo, the shy but wise Beth, and the artist of the family Amy--are planning to brighten up their Christmas by buying presents while their father is away, fighting the Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing suspense, humour, and engaging characters, Alcott's Little Women explores their lives as they make their way into adulthood. What becomes of the sisters as they fight the dangers of gender stereotyping while being torn between familial duties and personal growth?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis classic collectible is a must-read for all!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis delightfully surprising yarn of family life is encased in this beautiful edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis timeless story comprises memorable and relatable characters that will keep the readers hooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe varied themes and thought-provoking ideas will take the reader on an incredible journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis covetable deluxe edition comes with gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and beautiful endpapers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is perfect for gifting and will make a good addition to any library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouisa May Alcott (Louisa M. Alcott), an American writer and poet was born on 22 November 1832, to transcendentalist preacher and teacher Bronson Alcott and social worker Abby May Alcott. Both her parents were part of the reform movements of the 1800s. Her father's idealism could not put food on the table, so her long-suffering mother held the reigns of the family together. They were poor for the longest period of time which made Louisa vow at the tender age of 15 to do whatever it takes--sew, write, teach--to help take care of her parents and three sisters. She was home schooled where reading became a passion and writing, a creative weapon of expression. Many writers and intellectuals of the day like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne were family friends and had a great impact on her thinking and education. Little Women, an autobiographical novel written in 1868, was a tremendous success that got her the fame and financial security which she had wanted for her family. The vivacity of the March sisters and their close relationship with their mother was a window into her own life and family dynamics. Her work received laurels and critical acclaim from all quarters. It is her most loved and known work till date. The success of Little Women resulted in further narratives that were a page from her life like Little Men, Eight Cousins, Jo's Boys. A staunch advocate for women rights, she passed away in Boston on 6 March 1888, just two days after her father's death.Alcott\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Fingerprint! Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50641916821778,"sku":"9789354406300","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_546fa6dd-b2b4-4ea5-9577-d7b722a117b0.jpg?v=1776157027","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/little-women-9789354406300","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}