Little Women - Illustrated World Literature Master Guide Edition

Author: (USA) Alcott (Alcott/L.M.) / Hanina / Zhou Jiaxin
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Chinese set of encyclopedic color picture classic readers! Includes expert introductions: background knowledge / author introduction / work summary; exclusively introduces exquisite illustrations by famous Italian artists; both a literary classic with beautiful color illustrations and an encyclopedic work about the classic. Little Women tells the story of four sisters with diverse personalities from the March family. It describes the various emotions experienced by the four sisters over the course of a year, from one Christmas to the next, set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. The March family suffers a sudden misfortune, losing their property almost entirely, while their father joins the army for the country and their mother raises the four daughters with great hardship. The women of the March family each have different personalities, but they are all artists. Jo is creative and loves writing, Amy is elegant and selfish, and is skilled in painting. Beth is selfless and often plays the piano. Meg is noble and vain, mainly writing plays, performing, and managing household affairs. Their mother is patient and guiding, creating a life that is authoritative, highly active, and disciplined. In the end, they each obtain what they need and deserve. The author uses a simple yet profound style to describe the ups and downs, warmth, and sweetness of the lives and fates of the four March sisters, with pure emotions, vivid narration, and moving plots. As a result, the book has become a classic of American literature.