Little Women - Colored World Literature Master Guide Edition

Author: (American) Alcott
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Publish Date: 2005-04-11
Features: Chinese encyclopedic color picture classic reading! Includes expert introductions: background knowledge / author introduction / work summary; exclusively introduces exquisite illustrations by renowned Italian artists; it is both a literary classic with beautiful color illustrations and an encyclopedia about the classic. Little Women tells the story of four sisters with different personalities in the March family, describing the various romantic and emotional events that occur among them over the course of a year from one Christmas to the next. The novel is 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 sisters alone 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 good at 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 receive what they need and deserve. The author describes the ups and downs, warmth, and sweetness of the lives and fates of the four March sisters with simple yet profound writing, pure emotions, vivid narration, and moving plots. As a result, the book has become a classic of American literature.