
A Woman's Power (Unabridged) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Behind a MaskBy Louisa May AlcottLength17h 57m
About this audiobook
A Woman's Power (Unabridged) presents Louisa May Alcott in her compelling mode as a writer of moral drama, domestic conflict, and psychological insight. Centered on the influence a woman may exert within the intimate sphere of love, conscience, and social expectation, the work examines gendered authority not as mere sentiment but as an active ethical force. Its style combines Alcott's lucid realism with the heightened emotional texture of nineteenth-century popular fiction, placing it within the broader context of Victorian-era debates about marriage, self-command, and female agency. Alcott's own life deeply informs such concerns. Raised among reformers and Transcendentalists, and shaped by economic hardship, abolitionist conviction, and the necessity of literary labor, she understood both the constraints placed upon women and the subtle powers by which they resisted them. Though best known for Little Women, Alcott also wrote incisively about ambition, independence, and the costs of social obedience. This unabridged edition is recommended to readers interested in Alcott beyond the nursery classic: students of women's writing, nineteenth-century fiction, and the moral imagination of American literature will find it especially rewarding.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Horror
Length17 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 21, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6A Woman's Power (Unabridged)
7Introduction:
8Louisa May Alcott: Her Life, Letters, and Journals
9Chapter I. GENEALOGY AND PARENTAGE.
10Chapter II. CHILDHOOD.
11Chapter III. FRUITLANDS.
12Chapter IV. THE SENTIMENTAL PERIOD.
13Chapter V. AUTHORSHIP.
14Chapter VI. THE YEAR OF GOOD LUCK.
15Chapter VII. HOSPITAL SKETCHES.
16Chapter VIII. EUROPE AND LITTLE WOMEN.
17Chapter IX. EUROPE.
18Chapter X. FAMILY CHANGES.
19Chapter XI. LAST YEARS.
20Chapter XII. CONCLUSION.
21Novel:
22Woman's Power (Behind a Mask)
23Chapter I JEAN MUIR
24Chapter II A GOOD BEGINNING
25Chapter III PASSION AND PIQUE
26Chapter IV A DISCOVERY
27Chapter V HOW THE GIRL DID IT
28Chapter VI ON THE WATCH
29Chapter VII THE LAST CHANCE
30Chapter VIII SUSPENSE
31Chapter IX LADY COVENTRY
32Analysis
33Reflection
34Memorable Quotes