from keristars

This book was not what I expected based on the title and blurbs. I found "the story of Little Women" to be interesting and educational, especially discussions of why certain publication or editing choices were made and some of the context surrounding the book, but "why it still matters" was lacki...

from lycomayflower

Rioux provides a brief biography of Louisa May Alcott, traces the history of the writing and publishing of Little Women, then discusses the novel, its many adaptations through the years, and the effect it has had on literature for children. This was fascinating and very readable. I especially enj...

from nancyadair

2018 marks the 150th anniversary of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, a novel which became a trendsetter best seller, influencing generations of girls. Anne Boyd Rioux's new book Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy: the Story of Little Women and Why They Still Matter celebrates the novel's history, legacy, and in...

from nancyadair

2018 marks the 150th anniversary of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, a novel which became a trendsetter best seller, influencing generations of girls. Anne Boyd Rioux's new book Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy: the Story of Little Women and Why They Still Matter celebrates the novel's history, legacy, and in...