The Brothers

By Louisa May Alcott

Book Overview

The Brothers is a novel written by Louisa May Alcott, the acclaimed author of Little Women. The story follows the lives of four brothers: Charlie, Archie, Walter, and Jamie. The brothers are all very different from each other, with unique personalities and interests. Charlie is the eldest and most responsible, while Archie is the rebel and troublemaker. Walter is the quiet and studious one, and Jamie is the youngest and most impressionable.The novel is set in the mid-1800s and explores themes of family, love, and loyalty. The brothers must navigate the challenges of growing up and finding their place in the world, while also dealing with the pressures of societal expectations and their own personal struggles.Throughout the book, the brothers experience various trials and tribulations, including romantic entanglements, financial difficulties, and personal tragedies. They must learn to rely on each other and overcome their differences in order to survive and thrive.The Brothers is a heartwarming and engaging novel that showcases Alcott's talent for creating complex and relatable characters. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.I wondered if it were some deep wrong or sorrow, kept alive by memory and impotent regret; if he mourned for the dead master to whom he had been faithful to the end; or if the liberty now his were robbed of half its sweetness by the knowledge that someone near and dear to him still languished in the hell from which he had escaped. My heart warmed to him at that idea; I wanted to know and comfort him; and, following the impulse of the moment, I went in and touched him on the shoulder.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419155431
• ISBN13: 9781419155437
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 9.2"