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May Alcott Louisa May Alcott

    Louisa May Alcott was not only the celebrated author of "Little Women" but also a writer who dared to explore darker, more complex themes under the pseudonym A.M. Barnard. Her works, often penned under the constraints of her era's societal expectations, delve into female power and psychological complexities. Alcott's early passion for writing and theater, coupled with a drive to support her family, fueled her creation of stories marked by vivid imagination and a penchant for dramatic, even "lurid" characters like villains and queens. Her ability to capture the individuality and complexity of female characters, particularly in "Little Women" where Jo March embodies an independent spirit, sets her apart as a pioneer in children's literature.

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    • The second touching story about the March family. Three years on from Little Women, the March girls and their friend Laurie are young adults with their futures to find. Although they all face painful trials along the way - from Meg's sad lesson in housekeeping to Laurie's disappointment in love and the tragedy that touches them all - each of the girls finally finds happiness, if not always the way they expect.

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