
Little Men & Jo's Boys: A Sequel (With Original Illustrations)
Enriched edition. A Children's ClassicBy Louisa May AlcottLength23h 4m
About this audiobook
Louisa May Alcott's 'Little Men & Jo's Boys: A Sequel' is a heartwarming tale that follows the lives of the beloved characters from 'Little Women'. The book, written in Alcott's signature style of sentimental prose, provides an insightful look into the joys and challenges of growing up, friendship, and family dynamics. With original illustrations, the reader is transported back to the charming world of Plumfield Academy, where Jo March and her husband run a school for boys. Alcott's rich characters and vivid descriptions make this sequel a delightful continuation of the March family saga. The book, as a sequel to 'Little Women', captures the essence of 19th-century American literature, reflecting the social values and aspirations of the time. Providing both entertainment and moral lessons, 'Little Men & Jo's Boys' is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (213)
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length23 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 7, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Little Men & Jo's Boys: A Sequel
26CHAPTER XX ROUND THE FIRE
2Introduction
27CHAPTER XXI THANKSGIVING
3Author Biography
28Jo’s Boys
4Historical Context
29Chapter 1. TEN YEARS LATER
5Synopsis (Selection)
30Chapter 2. PARNASSUS
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6DEDICATION
31Chapter 3. JO'S LAST SCRAPE
7CHAPTER I NAT
32Chapter 4. DAN
8CHAPTER II THE BOYS
33Chapter 5. VACATION
9CHAPTER III SUNDAY
34Chapter 6. LAST WORDS
10CHAPTER IV STEPPING-STONES
35Chapter 7. THE LION AND THE LAMB
11CHAPTER V PATTYPANS
36Chapter 8. JOSIE PLAYS MERMAID
12CHAPTER VI A FIRE BRAND
37Chapter 9. THE WORM TURNS
13CHAPTER VII NAUGHTY NAN
38Chapter 10. DEMI SETTLES
14CHAPTER VIII PRANKS AND PLAYS
39Chapter 11. EMIL'S THANKSGIVING
15CHAPTER IX DAISY'S BALL
40Chapter 12. DAN'S CHRISTMAS
16CHAPTER X HOME AGAIN
41Chapter 13. NAT'S NEW YEAR
17CHAPTER XI UNCLE TEDDY
42Chapter 14. PLAYS AT PLUMFIELD
18CHAPTER XII HUCKLEBERRIES
43Chapter 15. WAITING
19CHAPTER XIII GOLDILOCKS
44Chapter 16. IN THE TENNIS-COURT
20CHAPTER XIV DAMON AND PYTHIAS
45Chapter 17. AMONG THE MAIDS
21CHAPTER XV IN THE WILLOW
46Chapter 18. CLASS DAY
22CHAPTER XVI TAMING THE COLT
47Chapter 19. WHITE ROSES
23CHAPTER XVII COMPOSITION DAY
48Chapter 20. LIFE FOR LIFE
24CHAPTER XVIII CROPS
49Chapter 21. ASLAUGA'S KNIGHT
25CHAPTER XIX JOHN BROOKE
50Chapter 22. POSITIVELY LAST APPEARANCE