Louisa May Alcott: From Blood & Thunder to Hearth & Home

by Madeleine B. Stern

Book Overview

Madeleine B. Stern, one of the world's leading Alcott scholars, shows how the breadth of Alcott's work, ranging from Little Women to sensational thrillers and war stories, serves as a reflection of a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555533485
• ISBN13: 9781555533489
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Northeastern University Press
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The Definitive and Indispensable Biography

Originally published in 1950, Madeleine B. Stern captured not only the facts but the very spirit of Louisa May's remarkable life. Alcott enthusiasts will find this the definitive and indispensable work in its field. The research, documentation, and references are painstakingly thorough. No important aspect is omitted. The cover is graced with the beautiful photo of Louisa May taken at age 25, many years before she penned her immortal "Little Women." Simply put, the book is wonderful.

A window in to Lousia May Alcott's world

Louisa May Alcott: A Biography by Madeleine B. Stern is like reading a novel . Ms. Alcott is the herione and all the famous and interesting people who lived with her in Concord are characters that come alive and make you connect with the history of their time.

Long but informative

If you are looking for a quick read on LMA life then this is not the book for you. But if you need to write a big report or you are just looking for a good informative book on her life, buy this biography. It is very informative and personal about the author. You would almost think you lived with Louisa May Alcott with all the details given in this book.

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