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Louisa May Alcott: 16 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)
Moods, The Mysterious Key and What It Opened, An Old Fashioned Girl, Eight Cousins, Rose in Bloom…By Louisa May Alcott
Length141h 35m
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In "Louisa May Alcott: 16 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)," readers are presented with a rich tapestry of Alcott's literary contributions, spanning a range of styles from romantic realism to poignant social commentary. This comprehensive collection showcases her ability to weave intricate narratives featuring strong-willed women navigating personal and societal challenges during the 19th century. The illustrations further enhance the reading experience, bringing Alcott's vivid characters and settings to life while providing historical context to her themes of family, independence, and moral fortitude. Louisa May Alcott, renowned for her seminal work "Little Women," draws inspiration from her own experiences growing up in a progressive household led by her educator father and devoted abolitionist mother. This upbringing imbued Alcott with a deep understanding of gender roles, social change, and the struggles faced by women in her time. Her diverse literary oeuvre reflects her commitment to these themes, showcasing her advocacy for women's rights and her belief in the transformative power of literature. This remarkable collection is a must-read for those interested in the evolution of American literature and the intricate realities of women's lives in the 19th century. Alcott's works resonate with modern readers, offering timeless wisdom and insight into the human condition. This illustrated edition not only serves as a tribute to her talent but also invites new generations to engage with her legacy.
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GenreLiterary Classics, Historical Fiction
Length141 hrs 35 mins
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Publish dateDec 31, 2023
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Table of contents
1Louisa May Alcott: 16 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)
155Chapter II. SERVANT.
2CHAPTER I. GENEALOGY AND PARENTAGE.
156Chapter III. ACTRESS.
3CHAPTER II. CHILDHOOD.
157Chapter IV. GOVERNESS.
4CHAPTER III. FRUITLANDS.
158Chapter V. COMPANION.
5CHAPTER IV. THE SENTIMENTAL PERIOD.
159Chapter VI. SEAMSTRESS.
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6CHAPTER V. AUTHORSHIP.
160Chapter VII. THROUGH THE MIST.
7CHAPTER VI. THE YEAR OF GOOD LUCK.
161Chapter VIII. A CURE FOR DESPAIR.
8CHAPTER VII. HOSPITAL SKETCHES.
162Chapter IX. MRS. WILKINS'S MINISTER.
9CHAPTER VIII. EUROPE AND LITTLE WOMEN.
163Chapter X. BEGINNING AGAIN.
10CHAPTER IX. EUROPE.
164Chapter XI. IN THE STRAWBERRY BED.
11CHAPTER X. FAMILY CHANGES.
165Chapter XII. CHRISTIE'S GALA.
12CHAPTER XI. LAST YEARS.
166Chapter XIII
13CHAPTER XII. CONCLUSION.
167Chapter XIV. WHICH?
14CHAPTER I. PLAYING PILGRIMS.
168Chapter XV. MIDSUMMER.
15CHAPTER II. A MERRY CHRISTMAS.
169Chapter XVI. MUSTERED IN.
16CHAPTER III. THE LAURENCE BOY.
170Chapter XVII. THE COLONEL.
17CHAPTER IV. BURDEN.
171Chapter XVIII. SUNRISE.
18CHAPTER V. BEING NEIGHBORLY.
172Chapter XIX. LITTLE HEART'S-EASE.
19CHAPTER VI. BETH FINDS THE PALACE BEAUTIFUL.
173Chapter XX. AT FORTY.
20CHAPTER VII. AMY'S VALLEY OF HUMILIATION.
174Preface
21CHAPTER VIII. JO MEETS APOLLYON.
175Chapter 1—Two Girls
22CHAPTER IX. MEG GOES TO VANITY FAIR.
176Chapter 2—The Clan
23CHAPTER X. THE P. C. AND P. O.
177Chapter 3—Uncles
24CHAPTER XI. EXPERIMENT.
178Chapter 4—Aunts
25CHAPTER XII. CAMP LAURENCE.
179Chapter 5—A Belt and a Box
26CHAPTER XIII. CASTLES IN THE AIR.
180Chapter 6—Uncle Alec's Room
27CHAPTER XIV. SECRETS.
181Chapter 7—A Trip to China
28CHAPTER XV. A TELEGRAM.
182Chapter 8—And what came of it
29CHAPTER XVI. LETTERS.
183Chapter 9—Phebe's Secret
30CHAPTER XVII. LITTLE FAITHFUL.
184Chapter 10—Rose's Sacrifice
31CHAPTER XVIII. DARK DAYS.
185Chapter 11—Poor Mac
32CHAPTER XIX. AMY'S WILL.
186Chapter 12—"The Other Fellows"
33CHAPTER XX. CONFIDENTIAL.
187Chapter 13—Cosey Corner
34CHAPTER XXI. LAURIE MAKES MISCHIEF, AND JO MAKES PEACE.
188Chapter 14—A Happy Birthday
35CHAPTER XXII. PLEASANT MEADOWS.
189Chapter 15—Ear-Rings
36CHAPTER XXIII. AUNT MARCH SETTLES THE QUESTION.
190Chapter 16—Bread and Button-Holes
37CHAPTER XXIV. GOSSIP.
191Chapter 17—Good Bargains
38CHAPTER XXV. THE FIRST WEDDING.
192Chapter 18—Fashion and Physiology
39CHAPTER XXVI. ARTISTIC ATTEMPTS.
193Chapter 19—Brother Bones
40CHAPTER XXVII. LITERARY LESSONS.
194Chapter 20—Under The Mistletoe
41CHAPTER XXVIII. DOMESTIC EXPERIENCES.
195Chapter 21—A Scare
42CHAPTER XXIX. CALLS.
196Chapter 22—Something to do
43CHAPTER XXX. CONSEQUENCES.
197Chapter 23—Peace-Making
44CHAPTER XXXI. OUR FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT.
198Chapter 24—Which?
45CHAPTER XXXII. TENDER TROUBLES.
199Preface
46CHAPTER XXXIII. JO'S JOURNAL.
200Chapter 1 COMING HOME
47CHAPTER XXXIV. A FRIEND.
201Chapter 2 OLD FRIENDS WITH NEW FACES
48CHAPTER XXXV. HEARTACHE.
202Chapter 3 MISS CAMPBELL
49CHAPTER XXXVI. BETH'S SECRET.
203Chapter 4 THORNS AMONG THE ROSES
50CHAPTER XXXVII. NEW IMPRESSIONS.
204Chapter 5 PRINCE CHARMING
51CHAPTER XXXVIII. ON THE SHELF.
205Chapter 6 POLISHING MAC
52CHAPTER XXXIX. LAZY LAURENCE.
206Chapter 7 PHEBE
53CHAPTER XL. THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW.
207Chapter 8 BREAKERS AHEAD
54CHAPTER XLI. LEARNING TO FORGET.
208Chapter 9 NEW YEAR'S CALLS
55CHAPTER XLII. ALL ALONE.
209Chapter 10 THE SAD AND SOBER PART
56CHAPTER XLIII. SURPRISES.
210Chapter 11 SMALL TEMPTATIONS
57CHAPTER XLIV. MY LORD AND LADY.
211Chapter 12 AT KITTY'S BALL
58CHAPTER XLV. DAISY AND DEMI.
212Chapter 13 BOTH SIDES
59CHAPTER XLVI. UNDER THE UMBRELLA.
213Chapter 14 AUNT CLARA'S PLAN
60CHAPTER XLVII. HARVEST TIME.
214Chapter 15 ALAS FOR CHARLIE!
61DEDICATION
215Chapter 16 GOOD WORKS
62CHAPTER I NAT
216Chapter 17 AMONG THE HAYCOCKS
63CHAPTER II THE BOYS
217Chapter 18 WHICH WAS IT?
64CHAPTER III SUNDAY
218Chapter 19 BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN
65CHAPTER IV STEPPING-STONES
219Chapter 20 WHAT MAC DID
66CHAPTER V PATTYPANS
220Chapter 21 HOW PHEBE EARNED HER WELCOME
67CHAPTER VI A FIRE BRAND
221Chapter 22 SHORT AND SWEET
68CHAPTER VII NAUGHTY NAN
222CHAPTER I A MYSTERIOUS DOG
69CHAPTER VIII PRANKS AND PLAYS
223CHAPTER II WHERE THEY FOUND HIS MASTER
70CHAPTER IX DAISY'S BALL
224CHAPTER III BEN
71CHAPTER X HOME AGAIN
225CHAPTER IV HIS STORY
72CHAPTER XI UNCLE TEDDY
226CHAPTER V BEN GETS A PLACE
73CHAPTER XII HUCKLEBERRIES
227CHAPTER VI A CIRCULATING LIBRARY
74CHAPTER XIII GOLDILOCKS
228CHAPTER VII NEW FRIENDS TROT IN
75CHAPTER XIV DAMON AND PYTHIAS
229CHAPTER VIII MISS CELIA'S MAN
76CHAPTER XV IN THE WILLOW
230CHAPTER IX A HAPPY TEA
77CHAPTER XVI TAMING THE COLT
231CHAPTER X A HEAVY TROUBLE
78CHAPTER XVII COMPOSITION DAY
232CHAPTER XI SUNDAY
79CHAPTER XVIII CROPS
233CHAPTER XII GOOD TIMES
80CHAPTER XIX JOHN BROOKE
234CHAPTER XIII SOMEBODY RUNS AWAY
81CHAPTER XX ROUND THE FIRE
235CHAPTER XIV SOMEBODY GETS LOST
82CHAPTER XXI THANKSGIVING
236CHAPTER XV BEN'S RIDE
83Chapter 1. TEN YEARS LATER
237CHAPTER XVI DETECTIVE THORNTON
84Chapter 2. PARNASSUS
238CHAPTER XVII BETTY'S BRAVERY
85Chapter 3. JO'S LAST SCRAPE
239CHAPTER XVIII BOWS AND ARROWS
86Chapter 4. DAN
240CHAPTER XIX SPEAKING PIECES
87Chapter 5. VACATION
241CHAPTER XX BEN'S BIRTHDAY
88Chapter 6. LAST WORDS
242CHAPTER XXI CUPID'S LAST APPEARANCE
89Chapter 7. THE LION AND THE LAMB
243CHAPTER XXII A BOY'S BARGAIN
90Chapter 8. JOSIE PLAYS MERMAID
244CHAPTER XXIII SOMEBODY COMES
91Chapter 9. THE WORM TURNS
245CHAPTER XXIV THE GREAT GATE IS OPENED
92Chapter 10. DEMI SETTLES
246Chapter I. The Catastrophe
93Chapter 11. EMIL'S THANKSGIVING
247Chapter II. Two Penitents
94Chapter 12. DAN'S CHRISTMAS
248Chapter III. Ward No. 1
95Chapter 13. NAT'S NEW YEAR
249Chapter IV. Ward No. 2.
96Chapter 14. PLAYS AT PLUMFIELD
250Chapter V. Secrets
97Chapter 15. WAITING
251Chapter VI. Surprises
98Chapter 16. IN THE TENNIS-COURT
252Chapter VII. Jill's Mission
99Chapter 17. AMONG THE MAIDS
253Chapter VIII. Merry and Molly
100Chapter 18. CLASS DAY
254Chapter IX. The Debating Club
101Chapter 19. WHITE ROSES
255Chapter X. The Dramatic Club
102Chapter 20. LIFE FOR LIFE
256Chapter XI. "Down Brakes"
103Chapter 21. ASLAUGA'S KNIGHT
257Chapter XII. The Twenty-Second of February
104Chapter 22. POSITIVELY LAST APPEARANCE
258Chapter XIII. Jack Has a Mystery
105CHAPTER I. IN A YEAR.
259Chapter XIV. And Jill Finds It Out
106CHAPTER II. WHIMS.
260Chapter XV. Saint Lucy
107CHAPTER III. AFLOAT.
261Chapter XVI. Up at Merry's
108CHAPTER IV. THROUGH FLOOD AND FIELD AND FIRE.
262Chapter XVII. Down at Molly's
109CHAPTER V. A GOLDEN WEDDING.
263Chapter XVIII. May Baskets
110CHAPTER VI. WHY SYLVIA WAS HAPPY.
264Chapter XIX. Good Templars
111CHAPTER VII. DULL BUT NECESSARY.
265Chapter XX. A Sweet Memory
112CHAPTER VIII. NO.
266Chapter XXI. Pebbly Beach
113CHAPTER IX. HOLLY.
267Chapter XXII. A Happy Day
114CHAPTER X. YES.
268Chapter XXIII. Cattle Show
115CHAPTER XI. WOOING.
269Chapter XXIV. Down the River
116CHAPTER XII. WEDDING.
270Chapter I JEAN MUIR
117CHAPTER XIII. SYLVIA'S HONEYMOON.
271Chapter II A GOOD BEGINNING
118CHAPTER XIV. A FIRESIDE FETE.
272Chapter III PASSION AND PIQUE
119CHAPTER XV. EARLY AND LATE.
273Chapter IV A DISCOVERY
120CHAPTER XVI. IN THE TWILIGHT.
274Chapter V HOW THE GIRL DID IT
121CHAPTER XVII. ASLEEP AND AWAKE.
275Chapter VI ON THE WATCH
122CHAPTER XVIII. WHAT NEXT?
276Chapter VII THE LAST CHANCE
123CHAPTER XIX. SIX MONTHS.
277Chapter VIII SUSPENSE
124CHAPTER XX. COME.
278Chapter IX LADY COVENTRY
125CHAPTER XXI. OUT OF THE SHADOW.
279Chapter I. Dramatis Personae
126Chapter I THE PROPHECY
280Chapter II. Byplay
127Chapter II PAUL
281Chapter III. Who Was It?
128Chapter III SECRET SERVICE
282Chapter IV. Feeding the Peacocks
129Chapter IV VANISHED
283Chapter V. Under the Mistletoe
130Chapter V A HERO
284Chapter VI. Miracles
131Chapter VI FAIR HELEN
285Chapter VII. A Ghostly Revel
132Chapter VII THE SECRET KEY
286Chapter VIII. Jasper
133Chapter VIII WHICH?
287I
134Preface
288II
135CHAPTER I. POLLY ARRIVES
289III
136CHAPTER II. NEW FASHIONS
290IV
137CHAPTER III. POLLY'S TROUBLES
291V
138CHAPTER IV. LITTLE THINGS
292VI
139CHAPTER V. SCRAPES
293VII
140CHAPTER VI. GRANDMA
294VIII
141CHAPTER VII. GOOD-BY
295IX
142CHAPTER VIII. SIX YEARS AFTERWARD
296X
143CHAPTER IX. LESSONS
297XI
144CHAPTER X. BROTHERS AND SISTERS
298XII
145CHAPTER XI. NEEDLES AND TONGUES
299XIII
146CHAPTER XII. FORBIDDEN FRUIT
300XIV
147CHAPTER XIII. THE SUNNY SIDE
301XV
148CHAPTER XIV. NIPPED IN THE BUD
302XVI
149CHAPTER XV. BREAKERS AHEAD
303XVII
150CHAPTER XVI. A DRESS PARADE
304XVIII
151CHAPTER XVII. PLAYING GRANDMOTHER
305Chapter I
152CHAPTER XVIII. THE WOMAN WHO DID NOT DARE
306Chapter II
153CHAPTER XIX. TOM'S SUCCESS
307Chapter III
154Chapter I. CHRISTIE.
308Chapter IV
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