{"product_id":"work-a-story-of-experience-9781513267791","title":"Work: A Story of Experience","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter the death of her parents, Christie Devon declares her autonomy and desire to pioneer a new option for women-working. As a single woman, Christie wants to maintain her independence and work outside the home. She begins her journey discouraged to find that as a woman, her upbringing has failed her in that she was not taught a trade, as men often were, but rather the duties of a housewife. Christie first works as a maid, knowing there was no shame in the work itself. However, society was keen on making the work typical of women humiliating, and Christie soon finds that her pride cannot handle being a maid. Next, Christie works as an actress. She enjoys this work, though is discouraged by some of the \"unvirtuous\" aspects of the job. When she doesn't obtain the success she was hoping for, Christie begins factory work. In the face of endless dilemmas, discouragement, and discrimination, Christie becomes even more determined not only to pave a path of success and independence for herself, but to inspire it for other women as well. Accompanied by an odd but lovable assortment of friends, including a radical priest, a prostitute, and a freed slave, Christie nurtures her ambition while keeping her values, becoming an advocate for women in the workplace. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the frontlines of the start of women working outside the home, \u003ci\u003eWork: A Story of Experience\u003c\/i\u003e depicts life as a working woman during the Industrial era. As an advocate for women's rights, \u003cb\u003eLouisa May Alcott\u003c\/b\u003e demonstrates in her novel that a woman can have both love and work. \u003cb\u003eAlcott's\u003c\/b\u003e feminism translates as modern even today, as there are still lingering ideas that a woman who works is selfish. \u003ci\u003eWork: A Story of Experience\u003c\/i\u003e defies this, depicting Christie, a woman who exudes ambition while maintaining her loving virtues. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cb\u003eLouisa May Alcott's\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eWork: A Story of Experience\u003c\/i\u003e is redesigned with an eye-catching new cover and easy-to-read print. \u003ci\u003eWork: A Story of Experience\u003c\/i\u003e depicts the semi-autobiographical struggles of author \u003cb\u003eLouisa May Alcott\u003c\/b\u003e as a working women in the 19th century, but also exemplifies feminism and romance that is still both admirable and applicable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlcott, Louisa May:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLouisa May Alcott\u003c\/b\u003e (1832-1888) was an American author and activist. She advocated for abolition and women's rights, including suffrage, and served as a nurse during the Civil War. \u003cb\u003eAlcott\u003c\/b\u003e was best known for her literary work. She wrote several short stories and poems, and used a pen name to write passionate adult novels. \u003cb\u003eAlcott's\u003c\/b\u003e most acclaimed work to date is \u003ci\u003eLittle Women\u003c\/i\u003e, which has since inspired many film adaptations, and was well-received both critically and commercially when it was first published.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50379352539410,"sku":"9781513267791","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_aebd8711-4da9-4745-8859-c733a8b6e393.jpg?v=1728660501","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/work-a-story-of-experience-9781513267791","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}