Book
Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy : the story of Little Women and why it still matters / Anne Boyd Rioux.
A 150th anniversary tribute describes the cultural significance of Louisa May Alcott's classic, exploring how its relatable themes and depictions of family resilience, community, and female resourcefulness have inspired generations of writers.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780393254730
- ISBN: 0393254739
- Physical Description: xiv, 273 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : W. W. Norton & Company, [2018]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-256) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Prologue: "Our book" -- Part I. The making of a classic -- "Pegging away": the road to Little Women -- "We really lived most of it": making up Little Women -- "Fresh, sparkling,...full of soul": the phenomenon of Little Women -- Part II. The life of a classic -- "See her...living...the immortal Jo!": Little Women on stage and screen -- "The mother of us all": Little Women's cultural and literary influence -- "A divided house of a book": reading Little Women -- Part III. A classic for today -- "A private book for girls": can boys read Little Women? -- "Being someone": growing up female with Little Women -- "Wanting to be Rory, but better": Little Women and girls' stories today. |
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| Subject: | Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888. Little women. Girls in literature. Girls > Books and reading > History. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Easton Main Library | 813.4 R587m (Text) | 31901004272185 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Abington Community Library | 809 RIOUX (Text) | 50687011595454 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Albright Memorial Library | 809 RIOUX (Text) | 50686015372696 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Allentown Public Library | 813.4 RIOU (Text) | 34455006482406 | Adult Nonfiction 1st FL | Available | - |
| Bernville Area Community Library | 813.4 RIO (Text) | 33249022793719 | Non-fiction | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Main Library | 813.4 (Text) | 33062009036733 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cambria County Library | 813.4 R587m (Text) | 85131001629576 | CACM Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Ellwood City Area Public Library | 813.4 Rioux (Text)
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Shirley A. Flaherty given by the Campers.
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32102000844940 | ECAM Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Emmaus Public Library | 813.4 RIOU (Text) | 36446001977407 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Exeter Community Library | 813.4 RIO (Text) | 33249023737517 | Non-fiction | Available | - |
